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Cite your sources correctly
- Doing Business Research: Citing JMU business databasesShows you how to create citations for common business databases, since citation generators often can't parse permalinks.
- APA Style BlogThe authors of the APA style manual answers questions about unique style problems, such as "How do I cite a mobile app?"
JMU resources for help
- ZoteroBibHelps build a bibliography instantly from any device, without creating an account or installing software
- JMU University Writing CenterThe Writing Center offers writers help with formatting and citation, grammar and punctuation, and research strategies.
Use APA 7th style to cite your sources
For your business case or business plan's bibliography or reference list, or how to use in-text citations correctly, use JMU Libraries' COB 300 APA guide to check your work.
- Complete APA citation guide for COB 300 (PDF)Includes a sample of what a bibliography and in-text citations should look like in APA 7th.
Documenting information
Document information as you research
Pasting a bunch of links into a document and making sense of them later will be counterproductive on this project. Use a literature review matrix to keep track of what you've searched, where and what you found there.
Two other tips:
- Use persistent or permalinks. Copying the URL from the browser won't always reopen the search results.
- Adopt a group file-naming convention to make your documents easier to search
Help
- Using a literature review matrixExplains what a matrix is and provides a template.
- Pro tip: Save your research with persistent links (PDF)Some business databases don't permit users to copy a URL and re-open later. Learn how to access your search results at a later time.
- Pro tip: Name your files smartly (PDF)Using a file-naming convention (FNC) will save you time and reduce your stress.