ECON 691H: Honors Thesis in Economics: Home
Getting Started with Research
Identifying a topic
Choosing a topic can be challenging. Browsing news resources and sites like The Conversation may help you find stories and topics of interest.
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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
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New York Times Academic PassAccess nytimes.com. To set up your account: Please consult https://guides.lib.unc.edu/nyt-academic-pass for detailed directions on setting up your account.
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Washington Post (Online)Access articles for the The Washington Post in 15 years of rolling archival content to the present. Available to all UNC students, faculty, and staff.
Research design & writing
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SAGE Research MethodsLearn about research methods, practice data analysis, and use the project planner tool to stay on track.
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How to Write a Literature ReviewLearn the dos and don'ts of writing a great literature reivew.
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UNC Writing CenterThe Writing Center offers support for writing via on-demand online handouts, workshops, consultations with writing coaches, etc.
Citation Resources
Using a citation manager keeps you organized. Zotero's browser plugin lets you save articles, webpages, etc., directly as you search. Use ZoteroBib to generate your bibliography.
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How to Cite DataUse this guide to create good citations for your data.
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