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ECON 691H: Honors Thesis in Economics
Slides from class
Citing
Using a citation manager keeps you organized. Zotero's browser plugin lets you save articles, webpages, etc., directly as you search.
Citing Data
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How to Cite DataThis guide provides guidance on how to construct a citation for data. Doing so is important to acknowledge the work of others if the data is not your own but, even if it is your own, to enable others to find (and perhaps re-use) your data.
Interlibrary Loan
Can't find the article, book, or report you need at our library? You can request it from another library through interlibrary loan.
Google Scholar & Paywalls
Searching Google Scholar is a popular way to find articles. Why search in library databases too?
- Library databases can give you more targeted results, saving you time sifting through results to find what you want/need.
- Library databases are already paid for, which means you won't click on an article just to see that it costs a lot of money.
Tips for Searching Google Scholar
- Install Unpaywall, the browser extension that harvests legal open access content across the web. If you find a great article in Google Scholar that UNC doesn't have access to, Unpaywall may find an open, freely available version.
- Set UNC Chapel Hill as your Library Links. From scholar.google.com, go to "Settings". Click on "Library links" and then add "University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill" from the search bar.
Identifying a Topic
Browsing current news is one strategy for identifying a topic. Notice what stories and topics you find interesting so that you can do further research. You can access current newspapers through the library to avoid paywalls.
CQ Researcher is another place to browse topics. It's a good source for further background information.
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Databases for NewsList of news databases at UNC Chapel Hill
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CQ ResearcherFind detailed reports on health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy
Research Design
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SAGE Research MethodsResearch methods toolset designed to help researchers develop research projects, understand or identify particular methods, conduct research and write up their findings.
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Brainstorming ActivityUse this brainstorming activity to help you develop your research question.
Davis Library Research Hub
The Davis Library Research Hub is one of three Research Hub locations. It is located on the second floor of Davis Library, and caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Offerings include:
- A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
- Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours.
- Scheduled consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries.
- The Liquid Galaxy digital Earth display, available for exploration any time the Library is open.
- Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
- Technology workshops and programs that promote digital scholarship.
Entrepreneurship and Business Librarian
Michele Hayslett
Subjects
Data Management
Numeric Data
Census Data
Locating Data
If you would like to request we acquire data, please carefully read the guidelines at http://library.unc.edu/data/purchase/.
- Last Updated: Sep 6, 2019 3:37 PM
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