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The largest and most in-depth business research database available. Contains scholarly research, trade publications, and industry news and reports. Includes books, case studies, company profiles, country reports, industry reports, market research reports, peer reviewed scholarship from more than 2000 journals available in full text, SWOT analysis and thousands of trade publications. Coverage begins in 1886 (yes, 1886).
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Writing Successful Grant Proposals by Ellen W. Gorsevski
ISBN: 9789463003889
Publication Date: 2015-12-18
Think Before You Engage by Dave Peck
ISBN: 9781118147368
Publication Date: 2011-11-17

Primary Research

Purdue Owl Primary Research Pointers
While this focuses a lot on interview methodology, the website also has analysis materials relevant to your class.

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Information Creation as a Process

Information Creation as a Process (website)

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MLA Citation Style

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers

MLA handbook, Eighth edition, The Modern Language Association of America, 2016.
Contains guidelines for doing research, giving citations, and preparing bibliographies.
Location: Reserve - Permanent LB2369 .G53 2016 ( at Reserves behind circulation desk )

The MLA Style Center

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