Guides

These guides provide instructions for finding and using information at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University Library. All may be copied freely for fair use, except those which are marked as having been created elsewhere.

Table of Contents:

Citation Guides
Class Resource & Assignment Guides
Guides by Subject
How to Find Guides
Evaluating Sources of Information

Definitions of Library Terms
How to Customize Guides
- Google Scholar Library Links
- Library Databases
How to Use Guides
Featured Resources
Faculty Resources

Citation Guides

Including examples of in-text and bibliography citations. If needed, see footer for document viewer.

Citing References: APA Style (DOC) & APA Style (PDF)
Citing References: MLA Style (DOC) & MLA Style (PDF)
Citing References: Turabian Style (DOC)
Citing Internet Resources
AAA Style Guide - (by the American Anthropological Association)
[ASA] Quick Style Guide - (by the American Sociological Association)
Examples of Chicago-Style Documentation - (by the University of Chicago)
Resources for Documenting Sources - (by OWL at Purdue University) - List of disciplines and preferred style manuals.
Citation Formatters - List of free and for fee citation formatters, databases with formatted citations, and databases that export to purchased formatters.

Annotations

Creating an Annotated Bibliography - suggested sources about creating annotations to be used in conjunction with cited references

Class Resource & Assignment Guides

Account 701: Accounting Foundations Prof. Cummings
Anthropl 302: Culture, Medicine and Health Prof. Oldani
Anthropl 316: Pharmaceuticals, Culture and Society Prof. Oldani
English 102: Freshman English Prof. Thomson
English 102: Current Controversial Issues - multiple profs.
English 102: Greek Culture, Literature, & Mythology Prof. Hogan
English 102: How to Research Events from the Past
English 102: Selected Resources for Research on Countries
English 102: Unjust Laws Prof. Levy-Navarro
English 102: 2008 Presidential Election Prof. Smith
Fnbslw 341: Business & Commercial Law - multiple profs.
Fnbslw 456: Security Analysis Prof. Howat
Fnbslw 491: Introduction to International Business Law: Travel Study Prof. Reid
Gened 130: Individual & Society Prof. Knight
Histry 150: Atlantic History Profs. Meisel & Gulig
Histry 367: History of Capitalism Prof. Jaffe
Histry 499: Senior Seminar, Prof. Meisel
- Finding Primary Source Materials For History
- Finding Secondary Source Materials For History
Itbe 353: Business Communications Prof. Oravec
Itbe 388: Career Information Prof. Smith
Journlsm 322: Media Planning & Buying Prof. Stuesser
Mangemnt 310: Organization and Management - Prof. Malewicki
Marketng 311: Principles of Marketing multiple Profs.
Marketng 321: Marketing Research Prof. Coon
Marketng 350: Promotional Policies & Strategies Prof. Helm
Marketng 361: International Marketing Prof. Coon
Marketng 442: Logistics Prof. Roy
Marketng 444: Direct Marketing Prof. Pfeifer-Luckett
Marketng 479: Marketing Management and Policies Prof. Scovotti
Marketng 751: Buyer Behavior Prof. Smith
Marketng 772: Internet Marketing Prof. Lavin
Polisci 352: Comparative Politics - Europe Prof. Wagner
Polisci 491: Introduction to International Business Law: Travel Study Prof. Reid
Speech 110: Current Controversial Issues

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Guides by Subject

How to Find Guides

Finding Materials in the Library

Finding Types of Sources

Finding Materials Outside the Library

How to Borrow From Other Libraries

Evaluating Sources of Information

Glossary of Library Terms.

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How to Customize Guides

How to Customize Google Scholar Library Links - set preferences to link to UW-Whitewater local holdings
How to Customize Databases - including features, such as article and research alerts, in multiple databases. Database and system specific guides are listed below.

How to Use Guides

About Online Resources.

Library Catalog Guides:

Database Guides:

Most of the Library's online databases are designed to help locate periodical (journal, magazine and newspaper) article citations, however, some also help find statistics, book chapters, dissertations, curriculum guides and other materials. For articles that are cited but not located in the same database, there will usually be a Find It button, which is used to determine whether the article can be found elsewhere online or in print. If Find It is not available, use the Citation Linker to locate articles and the University Library Catalog to locate books. Need to know How to Use Find It & Citation Linker? Note: When looking for older articles, it may be necessary to use a print index.

Unless otherwise noted, these guides are for databases and larger database systems that are primarily used to find articles.

How to Use Boolean Operators & Search Symbols - general tips for searching in all databases
How to Use Choices 3
How to Use Corporate Affiliations Plus to search for public, private and subsidiary companies by name, industry, geographic location and size
How to Use CSA
How to Use EBSCOhost
- How to Use ERIC via EBSCOhost
How to Use Find It & Citation Linker
How to Use FirstSearch
How to Use Ingenta
How to Use JSTOR to search the entire text of scholarly journals, cover to cover
How to Use Kraus Curriculum Development Library to locate curricula, frameworks, standards, etc. in the field of education
How to Use LexisNexis Academic
- How to Use LexisNexis Academic: Business
How to Use Milwaukee Newspapers on CD-ROM (the Journal-Sentinel full text, 1993-1998)
How to Use Morningstar
How to Use Project Muse to search the entire text of scholarly journals, cover to cover
How to Use ProQuest
- ProQuest ABI/Inform Search Tips (business)
How to Use SuperSearch to search multiple databases simultaneously
How to Use TableBase to find statistics
How to use WebSPIRS
How to Use WilsonWeb

Tutorials:

The tutorials are designed to quickly demonstrate specific features of the Library's resources. Check back often, as more will be added in the future!
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