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ECO2013 Macroeconomics, Prof. Pierre: Home

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This research guide will explain how to find and cite library materials appropriate for your research paper assignment for Professor Pierre.

Select the tabs at the top of the guide to explore those topics.

Database and Catalog Search

APA Information & Resources

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Contacting Your Instructor

Professor:  Kenrick Pierre

KJPierre@polk.edu

Recommended Databases & How to Access Them

Accessing Polk State College's Library Databases: 

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  • Visit the libraries’ website www.Polk.edu/Library 
  • In the middle of the screen, select Articles/Databases  
  • The Borrower ID is your student ID (A12345678)  
  • The PIN is the last four numbers of your student ID (5678)

TIP: Sort databases by Subject to list the Business related databases together.

NOTE: The library is shifting to Single Sign On (SSO) access with Open Athens. Beginning March 2021, you will be able to access all library resources using your login information for Passport. 

 

Recommended Databases for this assignment: 

Business (Gale OneFile)

Citing your article:

  • Find an article and open.
  • Click on “Cite” button at top of screen.
  • Select APA 6th Edition link at top of popup citation box.
  • Highlight APA citation.
  • Copy and paste (Merge Formatting) into Word document for References page.
  • VERIFY for accuracy (use citation generators as a starting point).

Sample Search in a Gale Database:

Sample search in a Gale database

Business Source Complete (EBSCO)

Citing your article:

  • Find an article and open.
  • Click on “Cite” button on right side of screen.
  • Highlight APA citation.
  • Copy and paste (Merge Formatting) into Word document for References page.
  • VERIFY for accuracy (use citation generators as a starting point).

Sample Search in an EBSCO Database:

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Getting Organized by Narrowing Your Topic

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