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MORE DATABASES: market research, company accounts and news
In addition to the databases above, we also have these databases, which serve specific functions and will be very valuable for particular assignments.
There is guidance available on using the company information, news and finance databases and the industry, markets and consumer research databases.
Mintel
Mintel contains market research reports on the UK consumer with information on consumer lifestyles as well as industry, leisure, retail, travel and tourism reports.
IBISWorld
IBISWorld, a database with market information for a wide range of industries. IBISWorld is particularly strong on: heavier industries (mining, agriculture, construction) manufacturing service and entertainment sectors (including tourism and the arts), education and healthcare.
Emerald Insight
This database contains academic and theoretical articles on management and business, including business strategy and the environment and aspects of quality control. The database provides abstracts from 1969 onwards and the full text of many journal articles is available from 1989.
Factiva
International news database providing archive of over 12,000 sources from 152 countries in 22 languages. Leading national newspapers, trade and professional journals, the BBC Monitoring Service (transcripts of world radio broadcasts) are all included.
Orbis
Orbis contains the accounts and other details of over 1.3 million international companies, including the UK. It provides 10 years of financial history information, shareholders, subsidiaries, corporate structures and stock profile data for quoted companies. Patent information is available for over 100,000 companies.
FAME
Fame contains the accounts and other details of over 160,000 of the largest active UK and Irish companies. It provides 10 years of financial history information, shareholders, subsidiaries, corporate structures and stock profile data for quoted companies.
BOOKS and e-books
Books and e-books can be found through LibrarySearch. To find a book, just type the author, title or subject that you are interested into LibrarySearch.
You might see one or both:
- the campus and shelf reference where a print book can be found
- a green button to view the e-book if we have it in this format
By clicking on a title, you can see more details about the book. You can also place a 'hold' (reservation) for print books if you would prefer to collect it later or have it sent to a more convenient campus.
DISSERTATIONS and theses
Postgraduate dissertations and doctoral theses from recent cohorts of Brookes students can be found on RADAR. Select 'Student research' and then choose eDissertations or eTheses.
Browsing by programme is usually a good way to find relevant pieces of work. Alternatively, you can use the search function and search within the eDissertations or eTheses collections for particular keywords.
For dissertations, you will need to log in using your Brookes credentials and then you will be able to download a PDF. Doctoral theses are open access.
The British Library's EThOS service has a much wider selection of doctoral theses available open access.
USEFUL WEBSITES for Hospitality and Tourism
Beyond the library resources, there are lots of useful websites with news and information about the Hospitality and Tourism industries. Here are a few of the best that we have selected.
Need help? Contact your librarian
Please get in touch if you have any queries about:
- finding information and resources for assignments
- finding online resources
- referencing your sources
Isabel is back on campus some days, but not every day. You can get in touch via email to arrange a face-to-face or online appointment.
Follow our blog for Library news and top tips for your research.
Try the Library Information Sources for Business Students Moodle course for database practice, quizzes and dissertation tips.
Citing your sources (also called referencing) is an essential part of your academic work and is explained fully on our library referencing webpage. The Business School uses Brookes Harvard as its house style, so this is what you should use for your assignments.
Cite Them Right Online shows you how to reference a wide range of sources (books, journal articles, web sites) using exactly the same Harvard style used at Brookes.
The Library also has a downloadable Word/PDF guide to citing your references using this style.
Endnote is a tool for storing and organising your references, and it will also work with Word or Pages to create a fully formatted bibliography from your reference library.
The playlist below is a series of short videos on Harvard referencing at Oxford Brookes presented by your Academic Liaison Librarian:
Interested in the history of food and drink? Looking for some recipe ideas? The Library has a number of fascinating print collections of historical material on the theme of food and drink. Explore the collections here.
If you are working on your dissertation or thesis, check out this list of recommended books which will guide you through the process - including searching for literature, planning your research and writing up your findings.
The other links below will introduce you to resources to help with general study skills so that you can make the most of your time at university.
