ISM 5014: Information Technology Applications in Management Decisions
Step 1: Finding Journal Articles About a Company

Welcome to Step 1 of ISM 5014 Library Research Module:  Step 1 -- Finding Journal Articles About a Company Step 2 -- Finding Data About a Company Step 3 -- Finding Industry Surveys Step 4 -- Finding International/Country Information If you have questions about the terminology in this exercise, consult this Glossary of Library and Internet Terms.  Your Name:  Your NSU e-mail address:  Section/CRN number:  Step 1 Finding Journal Articles About a Company The library subscribes to over 400 databases, most of which have the full-text of articles. ABI/Inform Complete, a ProQuest business database , contains the most scholarly journal articles. It is also a good place to find information about companies and product information. If you need help using this resource, take a look at www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/abi Activity 1 Finding Journal Articles About a Company 1. Go to the library database ABI/Inform Complete. 2. When prompted, use your SharkLink ID and password to access the database. 3. In the first search box, type in the name of a compnay you'd like to search for, then select "Company/organization - ORG" in the pull-down menu to the right of the search box. For example, you could type Apple, Dell or Microsoft. 4. In the second search box, type in a "keyword" for an aspect of the company that you would like to know more about, such as technology, management style, organizationsl behavior, product development or outlook. 5. Click on the Search button and look at the results list. 6. Select an article from the results list and enter the information below: Author(s):    Date of publication:    Article Title:    Journal Title:    Volume, Issue #, and Page #s:   Is the article peer-reviewed/refereed?   Yes  No  Not sure Did you locate the full-text of the article online ?   Yes  No  Not sure Tips for Finding Journal Articles Retrieved from Online Databases Not all articles are available in full-text online. You can use Journal Finder to see if the library has access to a certain journal title in full text. If the journal is not available in full text you can request the article from Document Delivery/ILLiad (https://illiad.library.nova.edu) Tips for Citing Journal Articles Retrieved from Online Databases Journal articles that are retrieved full text online need to include a retrieval statement in the citation. For example: Mujtaba, B. G. (2006). Appreciative inquiry: A positive revolution of change. Journal of Applied Management and Entrepreneurship, 11(2), 115-117. Retrieved from http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/jame For additional examples of how to format journal articles, take a look at: APA Library Guide, APA Publication Guidelines; or APA Sample Reference. For additional tips on how to find journal articles, contact the Reference Desk at (800) 541-6682 ext. 24613 or locally in Broward County at (954) 262-4613. You can also email refdesk@nova.edu Congratulations! You have successfully completed Step 1 of the Library Research Module for ISM 5014. To submit this portion of the Library Research Module, click on the "Send Information" button below.