This document provides research and citation tips for students taking BS110 at Globe University. It lists databases such as Business Source Premier and ABI/Inform Complete as good sources for finding country reports and articles. Additional online sources of country information are also provided. The document explains APA citation style, including providing examples of in-text citations and reference list entries for websites and articles from databases. Students are encouraged to use citation tools in databases and Word to help cite sources properly. Contact information is provided for the online librarian for any other questions.

1. Research and Citation Tips for BS110 Fall 2009 Elaine Settergren Online Librarian esettergren@globeuniversity.edu http://www.globeeducationnetwork.com/library/

2. Finding Sources Business Source Premier Browse for Country Reports Find your country >Country Review > Date > Social Overview

3. Finding Sources ABI/Inform Complete

4. Additional Sources http://www.kwintessential.co.uk World FactBookhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html ExecutivePlanet.com http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Main_Page

6. Word 2007

7. RefWorks – New!

8. GEN Library APA Citation Guide:

9. http://www.globeeducationnetwork.com/library/research-guides/citation/apa/

10. Diana Hacker:

11. http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/

12. Purdue University: OWL

14. Author’s name

15. Date of publication

17. Name

18. Date

19. Article Title

20. Journal Title

21. Journal Volume #

22. Page #s

23. Date you accessed it

24. DatabaseThis will lead the reader to the source.

25. When Should I Cite? Cite when credit is due to someone else for ideas or words Citing will help you avoid plagiarism (academic dishonesty) Don’t Cite When it’s common knowledge When it’s your own idea

26. APA Examples Website Cyprus – Culture, Customs and Etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2008 from http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/cyprus-country-profile.html “If invited to a Cypriot's house, bring a consumable gift such as pastries” (“Cyprus,” n.d.).

27. APA Examples From a Database Social Overview. (2008, July). Cyprus Country Review, p. 127-129. Retrieved from EBSCO Business Source Premier database. Coffee is a very important aspect of social life in Cyprus. When offered coffee, always accept at least one cup. Should you refuse to drink, you may be considered rude (“Social Overview,” 2008, p. 127).

28. Questions? Comments? Contact the Online Librarian: Elaine Settergren esettergren@globeuniversity.edu http://www.globeeducationnetwork.com/library/ Read the Library Lowdown!