MGMT 21050 / SOCI 21000 Research Methods in Social Sciences

These databases contain broad subject coverage which applies to many disciplines.

Using Academic Search Complete

Advanced Search features of Academic Search Complete

Once in Business Source Complete, click on "Company Information" in the blue ribbon at the very top of the screen to allow you to search for company profiles using limiters such as size, number of employees, and location. The video below reviews the process.

🔍 To Browse by Sector (Broad Category):

• Open IBISWorld.
• Click on Industries in the black bar at the top.
• Browse the list of sectors (like Education, Retail, or Agriculture).
• Click a sector to view related industries.
• Choose an industry to open the full report and definition.

🔍To Search for a Specific Industry:

• Open IBISWorld.
• Use the search bar at the top to type in a keyword (e.g., “footwear” or “grocery stores”).
• Select your industry from the suggested results.
• Click the ⓘ icon in the upper-left corner to see the industry definition. (If you don’t see it, click the 9-dot square icon to expand the menu.)
• Broaden your search if needed (e.g., from “running shoes” to “athletic footwear” or “sporting goods”).

The video below will show you how to use IBISWorld to learn more about the market outlook for your industry topic.

The video below will show you how to use IBISWorld to help you locate a trade organization:

There are two ways to obtain company information from Nexis Uni:

1. Search the "standard" Nexis Uni using either the main search bar or a guided search and narrow your results accordingly.
2. Use the Company Dossier option to see results that a business subscriber would see. 
   • Click Menu at the top left next to the Nexis Uni logo
   • Select Company Dossier
   • Search for your company name
   • Remember that it will only return what it thinks are the top 3 results. Click the blue "view all" button to see all of the results.