The purpose of this course research guide is to acquaint you with some of the resources in the University Library and on the World Wide Web useful for research topics related to instructional technologies. Should you have questions, stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor. You may also call the Reference Desk at (334) 229-4110 during the hours the Library is open.

Reference Sources

Sources in the Library's Reference Collection can help you find brief factual information quickly. Be sure to browse the shelves near the sources listed below to find others.

• Directory of Corporate Affiliations (Who Owns Whom)
  Main Reference: HG 4057 .A221 D57
• Hoover’s Handbook of Private Companies
  Main Reference: HG 4057 .A1 H67 1998
• Industry Reference Handbook
  Main Reference: HD 2721 .I63
• Industry Surveys
  Main Reference: HC 106.6 .S74
• International Directory of Company Histories
  Main Reference: HD 2721 .I63
• Concise Rules of APA Style
  Main Reference: BF 76.7 .C66 2005
• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
  Main Reference: BF 76.7 .P83 2001

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Journal Articles

The best method for finding journal articles is to use one of the Library's online article databases. For additional information on the databases listed below and for others, explore our list of databases. Our databases are easily accessible off campus by clicking on the database name and typing in the information requested. If you need additional assistance with accessing the databases, contact Cedric Davis (334 229-6998).

Some of the databases provide access to the entire text of articles. If the text of an article is not available in a database, check for the journal title in E-Journal Finder (ASU) to determine if the article is available in another online database. Also check the Library catalog for availability of journals in the Serials Department on the third floor. You may order those not available in the Library or via a full-text database through Interlibrary Loan.

Business Databases

• Business and Company Resource Center (AVL)
• Business Source Premier (AVL)
• Hoover’s Company Records (ASU)
• Mergent Online (ASU)
• Morningstar (ASU)
• Standard and Poor’s Net Advantage (ASU)
• Wall Street Journal (ASU)

Additional Databases

• Academic Search Premier (ASU)
• Lexis–Nexis Academic Universe (ASU)

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Web Sites

• American FactFinder
• Economic Census
• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
• Reuters

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Plagiarism

• What is Plagiarism and How to Avoid It

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Citing Your Sources

The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association is available at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the Library. Additional assistance with citing publications is available from the APA online site and the Citation Machine

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Your Comments

Please take a few minutes to let us know what you think about this guide. Has it helped with your research? Do you have any suggestions for improving the guide? You may e-mail Nykol Johnson (njohnson@alasu.edu) or call her at (334) 229-4160 with your comments and suggestions.

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