Business Research Guide
Research Guide for company and industry information, marketing, economics, international business, and accounting.
Google Scholar
Search Google Scholar for scholarly articles and books. You can see what item are in Western Libraries be setting Scholar Preference Library Links to Western Washington University.
Articles and Databases
Business Source Complete and Emerald can be used to find HR and business related journals and articles.
PsycInfo is a psychology index (not full text) and includes journals and articles on organizational behavior.
- Business Source Complete [EBSCO]A database covering business and economics. Materials available include trade journal articles, scholarly articles, company reports/SWOT analysis, industry reports, country reports, and more.
- Emerald InsightA database of articles from over 200 management journals. Covers major management disciplines including strategy, leadership, information management, marketing, and human resource management.
- PsycINFO [EBSCO]A database of abstracts for the international literature in psychology and related disciplines such as sociology, education, consumer behavior, linguistics, medicine, law, psychiatry, and anthropology. Coverage from 1840 to the present.
Tip:This database is very powerful for conducting precise searches when using search limiters.
Professional Publications & Organizations
HR professional organizations and trade journals that will be helpful for both your research and career information.
- HR MagazineJournal of the Society of Human Resources Management. Full text, Business Source Complete.
- Academy of Management JournalAvailable in print in the library.
General Business Publications
- Wall Street Journal--ProQuest NewspapersIn ProQuest, click on "Publications" and search for "Wall Street Journal."
- Business WeekAvailable online through Ebsco.
- ForbesAvailable online through Ebsco.
- The EconomistAvailable online through Ebsco.
Labor Statistics
- Bureau of Labor and StatisticsThe BLS has information on wages & benefits, unemployment, workplace injuries, productivity and more.
The Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor and Statistics gather statistics and infromation abotu the current labor market.
- Department of LaborIncludes links to all DOL agencies, including BLS and OSHA.
- Washington State Department of Labor & IndustriesIncludes information on WISHA
Legislative History
The information below will help you begin searching for current and pending legislation. For more in-depth legislative research, contact our Government Documents Librarian:
Rob Lopresti
360-650-3342
Haggard Hall 229
Robert.Lopresti@wwu.edu
- Congress.govThe official website for U.S. legislative information.
- HeinOnlineA database of historical and government documents, including complete coverage of 2,600 law-related periodicals.
Librarian Subject Team
Email
Social Sciences & Programs Team Librarians:
Sylvia Tag
Elizabeth Stephan
Emily Spracklin
Team Website:
Citation Guides, Writing & Tech Help
- APA 7th Edition Citation for Business Sources Alphabetized list of citations for business resources in APA style (7th edition).