ABIDatabaseBy 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)

Where do I find the ABI database?

Under A, select the first

database listed, ABI-Inform

Select Alphabetic

al List of Databases

Start at Dean B. Ellis home page & click

Article Databases

Details to Know

Vender:

Content:

Access:

Truncation Symbol:

ProQuestSome Full Texts,

Citations, AbstractsASU

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This database sets the standard for

business and management information.

The database includes full text,

abstracts, and citations.

Over full-text titles covering trends, techniques, and other information on business and management.

4,055 journals!!

2,965

Some Journals Covered by ABI:• Academy of Management Journal

• Foreign Affairs• Nation’s Business

• Journal of Marketing

1. Enter a word or phrase into the search field.

*Select a specific database, document type and date range.

2. Click Search.

Basic Search

• 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.

Advanced Search

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.