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Business Research Basics

This page explains the differences between scholarly journals, trade publications, and news sources in business research. It includes recommended databases for accessing each type of article.

Finding Business Articles

Finding scholarly articles, trade publications, and business news is an important part of business research. These sources can help you support your arguments, analyze companies and industries, and stay informed about trends in the field.

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Scholarly Journals
Peer-reviewed publications that contain research articles, theory, or case studies. They are good sources for academic research and citing in papers.

Trade Publications
Articles written by and for professionals in a specific industry. These focus on trends, practices, and real-world applications, making them ideal for assignments, projects, business plans, and presentations.

News Sources
Business-focused newspapers and magazines that report on current events, markets, companies, and policy. They are helpful in offering real world examples and timely news.

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From Off Campus

Most Library online resources can be accessed from off campus by current UD faculty, staff, and students. When using links on these pages, you may be prompted for your UDelNetID and password. Please report any issues you encounter while accessing Library databases, e-journals, or e-books.

Databases for Business Articles

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Interlibrary Loan

Books and other materials not held by the UD Library may be obtained by Interlibrary Loan. This service is available to UD faculty, students, and staff.

Requests may be submitted by going to Interlibrary Loan.