1. By Mackenzie Sims (Note: this presentation was created by one of my students. I will be adding audio later, but I thought it was worthy of inclusion)

2. Where do I find the ABI database? Under A, select the first database listed, ABI-Inform Select Alphabetical List of Databases Start at Dean B. Ellis home page & click Article Databases

3. Details to Know Vender: Content: Access: Truncation Symbol:

4. This database sets the standard for business and management information.

5. The database includes full text, abstracts, and citations.

6. Over full-text titles covering trends, techniques, and other information on business and management. Some Journals Covered by ABI: Academy of Management Journal Foreign Affairs Nation’s Business Journal of Marketing

7. 1. Enter a word or phrase into the search field. *Select a specific database, document type and date range. 2. Click Search.

8. Enter a word or phrase into the search field. If you're combining your search with additional search words: Choose the operator (AND or OR) you want to use. Add your word to the search field next to the operator list. From the drop-down menu, select the field to search. Continue adding words as needed. If you want to add more terms, click Add a row. When you finish entering your terms, click Search.

9. What is the wild card? The symbol * is used as a right-handed truncation character only; it will find all forms of a word. The symbol ? is used to replace any single character, either inside the word or the right end of the word.