24/7 begins!

The libraries are now open 24/7- enjoy! 

Check here for when staff are available: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/library-and-it/our-libraries

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Week 6: Get ahead with free training

Get better marks using Library Search 

Learn how to find and use information better and faster! … plus they're free! ... No Need to Book - Just show up!

Dates: Mon 28th Oct, Tue 29th Oct, Wed 30th Oct, Fri 1st Nov 2013
Times: 1.30-2.00pm & 4.15 – 4.45pm Where?: Marylebone Library Training Room (1st floor) 

Exceed in your studies by using academic journals 

Are you writing an essay or dissertation? Are you struggling to find quality sources of information? Have you been asked to look for journals but don’t know where to start? If so, you may find this practical workshop helpful. We will look at carrying out searches using various online databases and then locating full text article! ... No Need to Book - Just show up!

Dates: 4th Nov-8th Nov 2013

Times: 2.30-3pm & 4.15 – 4.45pm 

Where?: Marylebone Library Training Room (1st floor) 

Referencing the right way – don’t lose any marks 

Losing marks for incorrect referencing? Then this is the session for you! Come along and discover how to Reference using Refworks a reference management tool. … plus they're free! ... No Need to Book - Just show up!

Dates: 18th Nov-22nd Nov and 25th Nov-29th Nov Times: 1.45-2.15pm & 4.15 – 4.45pm 

Where?: Marylebone Library Training Room (1st floor) 

To see the listings for these: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/4685648539

To see all training on offer, including IT training see: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/library-and-it/support-and-study-skills/library-and-it-training

Week 5: thinking about your dissertation?

Why not try these suggestions to help?

Browse our collection of previous WBS dissertations on the first floor.  You can see what's available here:

http://westminsterbusinessstudies.blogspot.co.uk/p/dissertations.html

Not sure what sources to use or where to search for information? Book a 1-2-1 appointment with one of the Business Librarians who can guide you to the best resources for your topic:

http://www.westminster.ac.uk/academicliaison

Need some academic journal articles?

Business Source Complete is a great place to start.  Access it by typing Business Source Complete into Library Search.  Get help using this resource here: http://westminsterbusinessstudies.blogspot.co.uk/p/business-source-complete.html  You can also use the Library Search  'articles and more' tab for a quick search for articles.  If you still can't find what you need contact your Academic Liaison Librarian who will point you in the right direction.

Books to help

Fisher, C.M. and Buglear, J., (2010). Researching and writing a dissertation: an essential guide for business students. 3rd  ed. Prentice Hall.

Oliver, P. (2012). Succeeding with your literature review; a handbook for students. Open University Press.

Rumsey, S. (2008).  How to find information : a guide for researchers. 2nd ed. Open University Press.

Levin, P., (2011). Excellent dissertations! 2nd ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Swetnam, D. (2004).  Writing your dissertation; how to plan, prepare and present successful work. 3rd ed. How to books. 

Berry, R., (2005). Research project; how to write it. 5th ed. Routledge.

Kirton, B., (2011). Brilliant dissertation : what you need to know and how to do it. Pearson.

Referencing help

Neville, C. (2010).  The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism, 2nd ed. Open University Press.

University of Westminster Referencing Guide

Study time!

From 28th October the library will be open 24/7.  Just don't burn yourself out!

Levin, P., (2007).  Conquer study stress! 20 problems solved.  Open University Press.

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Week 4: Getting access to resources off campus

You can access most of our online resources and e-journals off campus.  However it can sometimes be a bit tricky, here are some pointers to help you:

• Always access via Library Search- once you are signed into Library Search you can type the name of the resource (e.g. Mintel) you want to access into the search box.  Click on the link to open it.  Accessing it via Library Search signals to the resource that you are from University of Westminster and will make it easier to log-in.
• Look for the Shibboleth/UK Federation/Institutional log-in link- once you have opened the resource, try to ignore any username/password boxes and instead look for a link which says either Shibboleth/UK Federation or login via your institution  This will allow you select University of Westminster as your home institution.
• Log-in on the Westminster resource page with your university username and password- once you have completed the above you may be taken to a Westminster resource page, you can then login with your uni username and password.

BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE log-in, click the Shibboleth link

SEARCH FOR UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER AND SELECT IT

EMERALD- select Institutional login and then UK Federation

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Week 3: Why reference?

Hear Bhagwan talk about referencing and why it is important.

New e-book

The following e-book is now available:

The Oxford Handbook of Business Ethics

George G. Brenkert (ed.)

Week 2: Finding journal articles

Finding journal articles can be a little daunting.  That's why we have put together this guide to talk you through the process of finding a specific journal article (from your reading list for example) and how to find journal articles on a topic.  For the latter, Business Source Complete is a great source to use and in the guide you will find a video describing how you can access and use Business Source Complete.

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