{"id":533,"date":"2024-08-01T11:58:07","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T10:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/?p=533"},"modified":"2024-09-09T16:06:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T15:06:56","slug":"top-5-kbs-resources-for-your-assignments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/2024\/08\/01\/top-5-kbs-resources-for-your-assignments\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 KBS resources for your assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Finding books <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this short video to get started:<\/p>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zsbJR2sVxN4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Finding articles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Journal articles are a vital resource for your assignments, especially for those niche topics or for more up to date information. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To find high quality academic articles you\u2019ll need to use an academic database. For KBS students we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/library-it\/your-digital-library\/digital-resources-directory\/59\/business-source-ultimate\">Business Source Ultimate<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/library-it\/your-digital-library\/digital-resources-directory\/248\/proquest-one-business\">Proquest One Business<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this short video guide to searching for KBS journal articles<br \/>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRmZVYzsfK0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Business specialist data\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Need to find <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/company-and-market-resources\/company-information\/\">company information<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/company-and-market-resources\/industry-reports\/\">Industry reports<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/company-and-market-resources\/market-research\/\">Market research<\/a>? <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/company-and-market-resources\/financial-data\/\">Financial data<\/a>?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The library provides access to a number of industry standard databases to find statistics, reports, and analysis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can find all these specialist databases via the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/\">KBS library resource guide<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this short video guide to searching for business specialist data<br \/>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sob0QJV_cfs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Referencing tools\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you check your marking criteria for your assignment you\u2019ll see that the highest marks are awarded to those students who demonstrate the ability to read widely. So you\u2019ll need to make sure you provide evidence of all the reading and research you\u2019ve completed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can find a whole range of KBS referencing tools and guides via the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/referencing\/\">KBS referencing pages<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Watch this short guide to using a Zotero, a reference management tool<\/p>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IQPnSgWYgx0?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Evaluating your research<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have found books, articles, conference papers, reports, and other resources for your research, you will need to evaluate those resources.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this short guide to evaluating research, creating inclusive citations, and tips to improve your results.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kent-video-wrapper\"><span class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='1140' height='672' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SpKEMjDx1iQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lastly, the most important tool you\u2019ll need for your assignments is knowing where to get help.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can discover a wide range of library resources, databases, and publications via the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kbs-library-guide\/\">KBS library resource guide.<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also contact your KBS librarian Holly Callaghan \u2013 your expert in business research, library services, and information literacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:kbslibrary@kent.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">kbslibrary@kent.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for further support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need some quick tips to find business specialist resources for your upcoming assignments? 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