BBA307Introduction to International

BusinessAcademic Research

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KU LibrariesLissa Lord llord@ku.edu

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BBA 307: Introduction to International Businesspolitical, economic, legal and cultural institutions institutional arrangements to: govern trade and investmentWorld Trade Organization International Monetary Fund Specific topics

international economic integrationglobalization of business differences across countriesframeworks of international trade

What is the question? What do I need to answer the question? Articles, Books, Gov-docs, dissertations, Social Networks, Websites

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What do you do when you haven’t a clue?

HELP!!!3

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http://www.lib.ku.edu

International Business is a hefty subject to research AND Business in China. . . well, let’s just say “I need some help, please!”

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Oh, here is John Stratton! He is the best for business research. Really, the best! jstratton@ku.edu

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Recommended Websites

Here’s what I did:WebsitesBackground NotesChinaEconomics

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

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Here’s what I did: WebsitesglobalEdge : http://globaledge.msu.edu/GlobalEdge is a web portal providing a significant amount of information about international business, countries around the globe, US States, news, and industries.

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www.worldbank.org

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http://data.worldbank.org/products/data-visualization-tools/eatlas

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All of these websites have search windows to get you closer to where you want to be.AND most, like the World Factbook, have Apps for your phone or tablet.Don’t forget to bookmark your sources for a closer look later.https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

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Selected Databases

Here is what to do:If you want journal articles then you want databases.

http://www.lib.ku.edu

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A list of library databases will appear, including Business Source Premier

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If you are away from the university, you will need to “authenticate” yourself.

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Business Source PremierHere is what I did

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The search. A result. Look to the right for options. Look to the left for full text.

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This is the second article. Nice abstract but no full text. What is the Jayhawk telling us? Get at KU.

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The search was put to all of the databases and found here in full text.

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This is a third article where the Jayhawk Get at KU did NOT find the article in full text. YOU CAN ALWAYS GET FULL TEXT.

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Let the library work for you. Interlibrary loan means that you request the article and receive a link to the article in your email. YOU CAN ALWAYS GET FULL TEXT.

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Other Databases NOT to miss

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How to find a journal by title?

E-Journals

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This is the citation:

China Economic Reform ReviewMarch 2011, v. 22 Issue 1, p11-27

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Back to the Libraries Homepagehttp://www.lib.ku.edu

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Which version to choose? We need current and we don’t want “Citation Linker.” Try this database.

China economic review

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Wall Street Journal?

YES

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http://www.lib.ku.eduLibraries Homepage

Click on W

WSJ is on the next page with the Ws.

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Need a good video for class presentation?

TED: Ideas Worth Spreadinghttp://www.ted.com/

Search for your subject and get an expert presentation (18 min.)

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Need a Book?

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http://www.lib.ku.eduLibraries Homepage

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Questions about this presentation?Lissa Lord llord@ku.edu

Questions about Business Research?John Stratton jstratton@ku.eduWatson LibraryLawrence Campus

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