A Short Introduction to Literature Research
Katharina Ruf, departmental library
How do I start my research?
A few tips:
Find suitable subject terms/keywords!
Use encyclopedias etc. to find suitable terms!
For example: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Use the OPAC to find books, newspapers and journals!
Use databases to find journal articles or book chapters!
Take a look at the subject terms and the bibliographies of your results!
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Where do I find books or journals?
Where do I find articles?
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Which databases offer English articles?
EconBiz
Ebsco Business Source Elite SpringerLink
Web of Science Emerald
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How do I search for this article?
Rogers, H., Fells, R. (2018): Successful buyer–supplier relationships:
The role of negotiations
Journal of Strategic Contracting and Negotiation.
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How can I use databases and e-books at home?
There are 2 possibilities:
Proxy-Server
VPN-Client (How to install VPN)
For more information look on the website of the Rechenzentrum.
Any questions?
Information departmental library Mail: bib-hotline@th-nuernberg.de Hotline: 0911 / 5880-4477
Katharina Ruf
Mail: katharina.ruf@th-nuernberg.de Tel.: 0911 / 5880-4431
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