ENGL 3060: Business & Professional Writing (Gerard)
This guide lists sources from AUM's Library which you can use to do the research on authors and their literary works. If you have questions, please:
- go to the Reference Desk on the Library's second floor
- call the Reference Desk at 334-244-3649 when we are open
- Ask A Librarian by e-mail
Industry Overviews
The sources listed here provide a wealth of information at the industry level. If you plan to pursue a profession in business, become familar with what they offer. You'll probably encounter them after you graduate.
- Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys
Ask at the Reference Desk- Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage (AUM) - click on Industries at the top of the screen to access the Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys
- U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook
Government Documents Ready Reference: HC101 .U54- Value Line Investment Survey
Ask at the Reference Desk
Articles
To find articles, use the Library's online databases, which are accessible off campus.
The entire text of many articles is included in the Library's databases. If an article is not in the database you are searching, you may be able to find it in another database or in the Library's Periodicals Collection by:
- clicking on Article Linker
OR- typing the journal or magazine title into Serials Solutions (AUM)
Journals in the Periodicals Collection on the second floor of the Library are arranged by call number. Ask at the Reference Desk if you need assistance.
You may request articles that are not available in the Library or the databases through Interlibrary Loan.
Professional & Trade Journals
- Academic Search Premier (AUM)
- Business & Company Resource Center (AUM)
- Business Source Premier (AUM)
- LexisNexis Academic (AUM)
Books
Books shelved on the third through sixth floors can be checked out. These books are listed in the Library's online catalog. Also check the database netLibrary for eBooks that are available online.
- AUM Library Catalog - books in the Library
- NetLibrary (AUM) - eBooks online
- NetLibrary @ AUM - guide to using netLibrary
Professional & Trade Associations
Professional and trade associations provide information on issues related to their specific focus.
- American Society of Association Executives Gateway of Associations Directory
- Business & Company Resource Center (AUM)
- Encyclopedia of Associations
Reference: AS22 .E5
Citing Your Sources
Why do sources have to be cited?
- to give credit to the original author
- to avoid plagiarism
- to help others find and verify information
You can read more about plagiarism in CQ Researcher (September 19, 2003).
How do I cite sources?
Copies of citation style guides are available at the Reference Desk on the second floor. You can also consult Web sites providing information on citation styles.