EC 596/597 Graduate Student Research Resources: Introduction
This guide assists students enrolled in EC 596/597
Overview
This guide highlights resources you will use while creating your research project. Topics in this guide include:
Selecting a Research topic.
Finding Articles.
Finding Working Papers.
Database Search Techniques.
Finding Data Sources.
Performing a Literature Review.
Using Zotero Citation Management Software.
Citation Guides (Chicago and APA)
Additional Library Assistance.
Finding Potential Publishing Outlets.
Finding Potential Conferences.
Services for Graduate Students
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Laptops, Chromebooks, and EquipmentThe library is offering term-long laptop and Chromebook checkouts to those enrolled in winter term classes. In addition, we have wifi hotspots, webcams, headsets, and document cameras available.
Laptops and equipment are first-come, first-served.
Equipment can be checked out directly from the Circulation Desk or sent by mail if requested through our Home Delivery Request Form.
Please return equipment to the Circulation Desk during operating hours. If you are unable to make it to campus, contact circ@pdx.edu and we will send a return shipping label to your email address.
Laptops and equipment checked out for winter term can be renewed for winter term use. If you are enrolled in classes for winter term, contact circ@pdx.edu to request a renewal.
Government Documents and Social Sciences Librarian
Rick Mikulski
Contact:
Portland State University Library
(503) 725-9939