Databases
- Mergent Intellect
Mergent Intellect includes information on both public and private U.S. companies, Canadian companies, and international companies. It also contains a residential database, company executive biographies, industry information, and a job search database of U.S. and Canadian employers.
E-Reference
Current and older editions of the Statistical Abstract of the United States are available in print.
On the Web
- Census Business Builder: Small Business Edition NEW! :-DDefine your business type and desired geographical region. You can then look at demographics for different areas in that region or use data filters to target an ideal area for your business.
- Social ExplorerThere is a free Demographic Profiles section.
Print in the Library
County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City and County Data Book Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HA203 .C68
Citing Your Sources
Aside from citing articles and books, have you ever wondered how to cite a company annual report or an industry report? The reality is, there is no "official" style for citing business sources. However, it is common practice to use adaptations of one of the following citation styles: the American Psychological Association (APA) Style or the Chicago Style. Whichever style you choose, use it consistently for the entire project/paper.
- APA Style - for Business StudentsThis customized APA citation guide for Wright State business students is loosely based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition). The manual is available at the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of the Dunbar Library. See Chapter 10 for more examples.
- Chicago StyleThe Harvard Business School (HBS) Citation Guide uses an adaptation of The Chicago Manual of Style.
