Business Administration Research Guide

Background research can help you:

• narrow down a broad theme into a smaller topic
• learn the basics of your topic
• develop a list of keywords to use when searching for more sources
• develop a research question and/or thesis statement

Starter databases:

• simple, browseable databases meant to help students with background research
• often contain credible reference articles, but can also have viewpoint essays
• a good alternative or supplement to Wikipedia

Best starter databases:

Gale eBooks Tutorial

• This database has subject-specific encyclopedia articles which provide simple topic overviews.
• A perfect way to get to know your topic before diving deeper into scholarly research.
• Watch the video below to learn more:

Browse eBooks Online

• ELAC Library offers many eBook collections with free 24/7 access for our ELAC students.
• You will be asked login with your LACCD account before an ebook loads. Review off-campus login directions here.

Books in the Library

• The books below are available for a 28-day check-out.
• Write down a book's call number to find it upstairs in the book stacks.