Need some quick tips to find business specialist resources for your upcoming assignments? Here are the top 5 KBS library resources you will need for academic success this term.
1. Finding books
From finding core texts on your reading lists to looking up titles related to your assignment topics, you can find all print and e-books via the LibrarySearch page here.
Watch this short video to get started:
2. Finding articles
Journal articles are a vital resource for your assignments, especially for those niche topics or for more up to date information.
To find high quality academic articles you’ll need to use an academic database. For KBS students we recommend Business Source Ultimate and Proquest One Business
Watch this short video guide to searching for KBS journal articles
3. Business specialist data
Need to find company information? Industry reports? Market research? Financial data?
The library provides access to a number of industry standard databases to find statistics, reports, and analysis.
You can find all these specialist databases via the KBS library resource guide
Watch this short video guide to searching for business specialist data
4. Referencing tools
If you check your marking criteria for your assignment you’ll see that the highest marks are awarded to those students who demonstrate the ability to read widely. So you’ll need to make sure you provide evidence of all the reading and research you’ve completed.
You can find a whole range of KBS referencing tools and guides via the KBS referencing pages
Watch this short guide to using a Zotero, a reference management tool
5. Evaluating your research
Once you have found books, articles, conference papers, reports, and other resources for your research, you will need to evaluate those resources.
Watch this short guide to evaluating research, creating inclusive citations, and tips to improve your results.
Get in touch
Lastly, the most important tool you’ll need for your assignments is knowing where to get help.
You can discover a wide range of library resources, databases, and publications via the KBS library resource guide.
You can also contact your KBS librarian Holly Callaghan – your expert in business research, library services, and information literacy.
Email kbslibrary@kent.ac.uk for further support.