MMT501

=Ursuline MBA Students=

This page will provide information to get you started using the library. Most of our resources are available from off-campus. If access is being denied, contact the library for assistance.

Tutorials
The following tutorials will provide a better understanding of what a database is, how to use Boolean search operators, and how to find a book in our online library catalog. The library offers other online tutorials as well.

What is a database? Understand what a database is, how it is organized, and the types of databases you can use in the library.

Effective Online Searching: Part One An introduction to searching databases and search engines using AND and OR.

Effective Online Searching: Part Two Advanced searching techniques for databases and search engines.

How do I find a book? Introduction to the library catalog.

**Citation Management**
RefWorks An online research management, writing and collaboration tool. @RefWorks Workshop Step-by-Step instructions for using RefWorks.

Databases
The following are databases you will want to search to find resources for your assignments. There are various types of databases available that will provide different types of resources. You will want to start by looking in the library's online catalog, for resources in the library's collection. Then move to the periodical databases to find more current information in peer reviewed, scholarly journal articles.

Books and Media Items
Library Catalog Use the online library catalog to find resources held in the Ursuline library collection. A number of items may be found online.

OhioLink Catalog Use the OhioLINK online catalog to find resources held at other libraries participating in the OhioLINK consortium.

Periodicals
The periodical databases listed below contain content related to the business field. You will find you may want to explore databases covering other subject areas depending on the research topic.

Business Source Complete

Index, abstracts, and full text covering scholarly business journals on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business and much more.

LexisNexis

Full text news, business, legal, medical, and reference information.

For additional resources in the area of business, look at the subject page devoted to this area.

Web Resources
The internet contains a wealth of information, though one must be very careful in using it in academic research. The library has created an area on the website which lists web resources that have been evaluated by faculty and/or librarians of Ursuline.

Weblinks

When performing internet research one must go through an evaluation process of all websites before citing them. The following is a test that we strongly encourage everyone use when determining if a website is appropriate for use. This is only a basis for evaluating a website. You may come up with other questions when evaluating a site.

CRAP Test

Citation
For this course you will be required to use APA citation and format style. Copies of the APA manual may be found in the library. An online resource is the OWL developed at Purdue.