July 31, 2013 By Breezy Silver

Who: Librarians: Breezy Silver (librarian for accounting) Laura Leavitt, and Emily Treptow Where: Basement, Law College Building When: Hours:

Business Library is a branch of the MSU Libraries Main Library located on W. Circle Drive near Beaumont Tower. Bigger building with more resources Open later Information about the MSU Libraries and Main Library: Gast Business Library *Start Here*

Online Catalog Find the books and other material we own including journals, CDs, maps, and electronic material Call Number Sheet

MSU ID required Loan periods vary (usually 180 days for graduates) View your account or renew online

Request items placed on reserve for your current business classes at Circulation Desk One item may be checked out at a time (but cannot be taken out of the library) Two-hour loan period

Articles Found in index databases Databases – some cover articles, but even more including company financials, analyst reports, market and industry data, and more

Accounting Research Manager Includes standards, regulations, and literature BNA Tax and Accounting Center Includes news and sources. We have access to the U.S. Income portfolios, Foreign Income portfolios, Estates, Gifts and Trusts portfolios, and the Daily Tax Report. CCH Internet Tax Research Network Requires login Includes federal and state tax information, several CCH Reporter publications, IRS publications, and more.

RIA CheckPoint Includes state and federal material and much more Have to register at campus computer Mergent Online Company database Business Source Complete Articles Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) Datasets including financial and company information

User limits Academic use ONLY Some accessible only in the Business Library or on campus Access through the Business Library NOT Google Call or for help or questions

Accounting Resources research guide Business research guides h ttp://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busguides h ttp://libguides.lib.msu.edu/busguides All library research guides

Request articles and books that we do not own through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Verbatim copying without using quotation marks Not using in-text or reference list citations to attribute quotations to the original author Paraphrasing or summarizing other works without using in-text or reference list citations to attribute the paraphrased material to the original author Copying information from the web without citing the author Quoting and paraphrasing a large portion of others' works so that the wording is too close to the original and without adding critical analysis; no new contribution to knowledge Making errors in the reference citations so that the original source of information cannot be checked Using fictitious references so that your project appears to be well-researched Having someone else write the paper

Common Knowledge Basic information that is considered to be known by many people; no need to cite. Example: Lansing is the capital of Michigan. Quotation Text using someone else’s words; keep short; use quotation marks; must cite. Example: "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." (The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, 2010) Paraphrase Your text using someone else’s ideas; writing in your own words; must cite.

Cite your sources! Paraphrase properly- Write it your way Can more challenging for people with English as a second language Must add your own ideas to the paper Ask for assistance. More information: includes examples of proper & improper paraphrasing Citation Guides: resources.jsphttp:// resources.jsp Purdue OWL - Avoiding Plagiarism MSU Plagiarism Policies

It is essential to cite your material. Citing Business Databases in APA Style Citation Guides: resources.jsp includes guides, generators, and citation management software like EndNote and Zotero resources.jsp General Citation Guides Purdue OWL includes interviews Purdue OWL BibMe

Printing E-token (B/W and color) available Purchase e-tokens at B/W is 5 cents/page, color is 50 cents/page Copying Self-service available for 10 cents/page Copiers accept coins, $1 and $5 bills Copiers accept copy cards (8 cents/page) – purchase at Circulation Desk

7 group study rooms Reserve online: Collaborative Technology Lab (Room 13) NOTE: Must have more than 3 people in a group to use a room.

Taught in the Business Library and Main Library on various topics EndNote Zotero Jump Start Your Job Search Espresso Book Machine Enroll online at

24/7 Support for library databases, Angel, and Desire2Learn Delivers materials to distance education students Phone:

Reference Services: On site Phone: Or contact us directly. Our information: