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Introduction to Journals and Databases
Introduction to Journals and Databases
Programme What is a journal? Why do I need to use journals? Types of journal Where can I find journals?
Print Journals Electronic resources
The different types of database How to access them Example product: Business Source Premier
Article search Publication Search
Hands-on session
What is a journal?
A journal, or periodical, is: A publication which is produced on a continuing
basis, for example weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually
A print, or electronic publication that is issued in successive parts (issues) and is usually referred to by volume or issue number, and by date e.g. Journal of Business & Management, 2010, Vol. 16
Issue 1 A publication that usually contains articles by
many authors and is published by a society, university, or publishing company
Why do I need to use journals?
The information found in journals is useful because: It reflects research, academic discourse and opinion It may not be available in books or other publications Scholarly research is generally published in journals
first. This includes: technological and experimental breakthroughs case studies of groups, companies or activities reports on current events
Referring to journal articles appropriately in your work provides evidence both of broad reading and your research work
Types of journal Magazines and newspapers Trade and Professional publications Academic or Scholarly journals
Scholarly journal articles are an important source because they: Reflect current research and knowledge Provide in-depth coverage Are written by subject specialists Cite references formally Are often peer-reviewed (reviewed before
publication by someone else who is an expert on the subject)
Where can I find journals?
Print journals Search the Library Catalogue for the journal title Print journals located at Maritime Greenwich are
shelved in Room 005 (Ground floor, East)
Electronic journals Search the Library Catalogue for a specific
publication Search the electronic databases accessed
through the Portal Advantages:
Enables you to search for articles on a specific topic Access from on campus, or from home
Databases A database is a collection of electronic records
that can be searched. Those ‘records’ may be various types of resource:
Books Datasets: company accounts; time-series data (GDP;
BOP; unemployment; inflation; etc.) Journal articles Other more specialised types of document: market
research reports; industry profiles; conference papers; etc.
The Library Service currently subscribes to about 80 databases Augmented by School-specific resources (e.g. Stata)
Business Databases This is NOT an exhaustive list:
Books MyiLibrary - multi-disciplinary
Journals Emerald - 200 journals; management (strategic, HRM,
etc) Business Source Premier – 2150 journals; everything! SwetsWise - cross-searches selected other journal
databases Datasets
Thomson One Banker - company accounts & sector data Datastream - worldwide equity & economic data Economic & Social Data Service International - worldwide
macroeconomic time-series data
Access: The University Portalhttps://portal.gre.ac.uk/
The Portal is a hub that gives you access to a wide range of systems and services, including:WebCTLibrary CatalogueLibrary Databases
Login using your Username and PasswordAccess problems?Use the Help link
Portal: The ‘Library & IT’ Tab
Link to the electronic databases
Links to the library catalogue
Directory of Databases
Scroll down the list to find Business Source Premier Click on the title to access it
Example Database : Business Source Premier
Select EBSCOhost Research Databases
Select Business/Economics Databases
Business Source Premier: Article Search
Advanced Search is the default interface, which allows you to search for journal articles on a specific Business topic
Enter search terms into the search boxes
Entering Terms
Search terms may be single words or phrases. Be aware: Entering diversity manag*, will retrieve articles on diversity
management and managing diversity. Enclosing search terms within double quotation marks ensures that the
exact phrase is searched, e.g. “diversity management”.
Truncation:Use the star symbol (*) to represent one or more characters. For example: organi*ation retrieves organization and organisation. manag* retrieves management, managing, managerial, manager, etc.
Combining Terms
AND: Each result contains all search terms. OR: Each result contains at least one search
term. NOT: Results do not contain the specified terms.
Multiple search terms are combined using Boolean operators.
Initial Search Results
Results are displayed in the main panel
Total number of results for the search
Refine your ResultsSelect to view only articles available as full text
Select to view only articles from Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals
Select to view articles from a specific time period by using the Publication Date filter
Update results
Refined Results Set
The Limiters applied are shown and can be de-selected
The refined results set
Sort Results
Click for options to sort results. Sorting by Date Descending gives you the most recently published articles first!
Viewing Results: Citation Page
Bibliographic information needed to reference the article
Abstract: a brief description of the article content
Click to view Full Text of the article as a PDF
Viewing Results: Full Text
Navigate to sections of the article
Print or Save the full text Email full text, or
export citation to a reference manager such as Endnote
Business Source Premier: Publication Search
Search for a specific title
Browse titles alphabetically
Select a publication by clicking on the title
Select Business Source Premier Publications
Publication Search
Select the required year, volume and issue
Publication Search
View the articles published in the selected issue
ContactsRachael Hartiss 020 8331 8133
Fraser Nicolaides 020 8331 [email protected]
William Robley 020 8331 [email protected]
OSCARS (Support for Remote Users)http://www.gre.ac.uk/offices/ils/ls/services/
oscars/help
Hands-On Session Log into the Portal Go to the Library & IT tab Click on the Electronic databases,
electronic journals and e-books link Select Business Source Premier from the
directory of databases Select EBSCOhost Research Databases Select Business/Economics Databases Complete the exercises on the sheet provided
