The document provides guidelines for conducting academic research using the Regents Center Library's databases, including how to locate full-text articles, utilize Google Scholar, and access the online catalog for book requests. It outlines specific databases like ABI/Inform, ProQuest Research Library, and Web of Science, emphasizing strategies to refine searches and obtain desired results. Additionally, it includes contact information for further assistance from the librarian.

1. Academic
Research
At the
Regents Center
Library
Database & Online
Search Process
Arch 773 Lissa Lord llord@ku.edu
Spring 2013

2. Regents Center Library
http://www.lib.ku.edu/RCLibrary/
Dissertation Research Blog
http://dissertationresearch.blogspot.com
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3. We need to know this:
(1)How to use databases to find articles
(2)How to request full text articles if we find only
abstracts (WebRetrieve)
(3)How to request articles the library does NOT have
(4) How to use Google Scholar from the list of library
databases
(5) How to use the online catalog to find books and
request delivery to Edwards Campus 3

4. Using databases
to find
articles
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5. http://www.lib.ku.edu
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6. Note:
Course: ARCH 773
Databases: Business, Financial,
Economic Issues in Architecture
Management

7. Don’t use Quick
Search for
advanced research
and EndNote
citation creation
Databases focus research
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8. ABI/INFORM
Provides abstracts of articles on
business and management from
U.S. and international
professional publications,
academic journals, and trade
magazines, and regional
business publications. Full-text
articles are available for a
significant portion of journals
indexed
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11. I wanted exactly: “business plan and architectural firm” which gave me zero
results. And then just “business plan” which gave 1000s of articles. The key
search: “business plan” firm. The term “firm” seems to mean one working unit
of people forming a common business.
Limiting the search to Peer Review greatly limits a search as does restricting
the date of publication and remember that you can usually select this
information from the main search screen or in Advanced Search.
Sometimes you can go directly to the full text article but for research
purposes it is best to look at each record individually where you will see: the
abstract or summary of the article, how to cite the article, email, print or save
the article. You can also get full text, from this screen by selecting “Get at
KU”. Questions? Email Lissa llord@ku.edu
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16. The resources
used to write
this article.
How do you
find one of
these articles?
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17. Where have we been?
1.Libraries’ Homepage www.lib.ku.edu and selected
Articles and Databases
2.Selected the subject of Business
3.Selected a suggested database ABI/inform
4.Entered a simple search
5.How to limit a large group of results from the search?
a. Put quotes around terms you want to stay together
(phrase)
b. Limit by date
c. Limit to scholarly journals only
6. Forming a topic “business plan” firm
7. Find some excellent results and cite them (copy and
paste citations of articles so you will have them when
you
need them)
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18. Database:
Web of science
Indexes and abstracts citations
in research journals across the
disciplinary spectrum. Online
version of: Arts and humanities
citation index (1975-present);
Science citation index (1900-
present); and Social sciences
citation index (1956-present).
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21. Quotes
AND OR
Topic
Three databases
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25. ProQuest research library Us e
Research Library is a comprehensive this
data
database available through the ProQuest
online system. It indexes and abstracts b as e
for ju
general interest magazines and scholarly
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journals, trade publications, magazines and
newspapers in the social sciences,
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humanities and sciences. The database ry
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includes more than 3820 titles -- over 2550
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in full text -- from 1971 forward. Topics ou
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covered include arts, business, children,
education, general interest, health,
humanities, international studies, law,
military, multicultural studies, psychology,
sciences, social sciences, and women's
interests.
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29. Google Scholar
A good way to search scholarly
articles
using the Google search strategy
Note: search Google Scholar from the
Libraries list of databases
Why? KU Libraries have partnered
with Google to connect your search
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30. http://www.lib.ku.edu
Select G for
Google Scholar
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32. “business plan” how to
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33. [BOOK] Business Start Up For
Dummies Three e-book Bundle:
Starting a Business For Dummies,
Business Plans For Dummies,
Understanding Business Accounting …
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34. Find this book (“business plans for
dummies”) Which we just found in
Google Scholar in the library catalog
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39. Does the library have electronic journals?
Yes.
KU Libraries Homepage
http://www.lib.ku.edu
Select: E-journals (left hand column)
http://www.lib.ku.edu/infogateway/index.cfm?rtype=ejournal&page=index
Search by title of the journal
Search by subject
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41. Finding Books
Library Catalog
Deliver to Edwards Campus
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A boo
Want this book?
Click on “Recalls &
Requests” to request that
this book be delivered to
Edwards Campus. You will
be notified by email when
the book is in the Regents
Center Library ready to be
picked up by you so bring
your KU Photo ID to check
it out.
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45. Extra Credit
Search the Catalog for e-Books
“electronic books” AND “business plan”
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50. Find articles through the libraries Databases
Find books through the Catalog
Find research news through the Blog
Questions?
Ask the Librarian
Lissa Lord
llord@ku.edu
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