MGT 220 Research Help

MGT 220RESEARCH ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT

MATTHEW LABRAKE

LIBRARY DIRECTOR FOR ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS

[email protected]

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Select an organization that you are interested in researching. Evaluate the social responsibility approach of that company with regard to one of the following social issues: a) environmental protection, b) worker health and safety, or c) product safety. Has the company been in a reaction, defense, accommodation or pro-action mode with regard to the social issue? Explain your answer. Your paper should be 1 - 2 pages. Make sure to cite your source(s).

WHY DATABASES?

• Databases are searchable collections of academic journals, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, reference books, company reports, etc.

• Library databases get their information from professionals or experts in the field. We know information found in them is reliable for academic research.

• Library databases are easy to cite in a bibliography and many create the citation for you. You need to cite all of your sources in MLA format.

• Library databases can help you narrow down your topic or suggest related subjects. This is an important part of the research process.

• Library databases are updated frequently and include the date of publication. It is important that your paper contains current information.

BEST DATABASE FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT:PROQUEST ABI/INFORM COMPLETE

The library subscribes to over 80 scholarly databases. Some are general while others specialize in particular subject areas.

DEVELOPING KEY WORDS

• Searching in a database is not the same as searching on the Internet. Using targeted “key words” in your search string will give you much more focused results. Think of related key words that will help you search for your topic.

• If you aren’t successful with your first search attempt, change around your key words and try again.

EX: Social Responsibility

Related Key Words - Social Issues, Business Ethics, Sustainability, Civic Involvement, Community Partnership, Corporate Citizenship, Accountability

Related Subtopics – Environment, Safety, Health, Pollution, Recycling, Awareness

ACCESS LIBRARY DATABASES THROUGH BLACKBOARD

BROWSE THE DATABASES BY SUBJECT, OR SELECT “A-Z LIST” TO SEE AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF DATABASES

SELECT ABI/INFORM COMPLETE FROM THE LIST

PERFORM A SEARCH FOR YOUR COMPANY AND TOPIC

Using Starbucks as my

organization for this example

ADDING “QUOTATIONS” AROUND YOUR KEY WORDS WILL ENSURE YOUR SEARCH ONLY BRINGS BACK RESULTS THAT HAVE THOSE WORDS IN ORDER.

LIMIT YOUR SEARCH BY PUBLICATION DATE TO FIND THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION AVAILABLE

Wow, less than 1/10

of the results we

started with

USE ADDITIONAL KEY WORDS TO LIMIT YOUR RESULTS EVEN FURTHER

SELECT AN ARTICLE, READ THROUGH IT, TAKE NOTES, AND MAKE SURE TO CITE YOUR SOURCE

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