The PG Library is incredibly excited to announce that we have added four new resources to our collections. This is in addition to IBISWorld added last month. All combined, these resources help the Library better fulfill its mission to connect our community to the information they need. In particular, this set of resources focuses on providing statistical and ready reference information, helping to answer foundational questions about topics, and providing the data needed to practice necessary skills like analyzing trends and interpreting statistics. The resources are available immediately, and links have been added to our Databases A-Z page and integrated into EBSCO Discovery Service where possible.
Below are details about the new resources and bookmarkable links to each.
Statista is a leading provider of market and consumer data. Find statistics, reports, infographics, and more to support your research and integrate charts, graphs, and other visuals into your reports and presentations. Highlights of Statista:
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User-friendly interface.
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Presentation-ready data visualizations.
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Huge, constantly updated collection spanning across topics and disciplines, from business to criminal justice.
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Used and trusted by large companies, not just academic institutions.
Access at library.purdueglobal.edu/statista
Looking for a scholarly Wikipedia alternative? Credo Reference provides access to over 2,000,000 reference entries from all the major academic subject areas to offer a great starting point for your research! Tons of images, audio files, videos, and full-text articles on a comprehensive list of topics, all with full citations. Other highlights include a selection of Pro/Con articles and a "mind map" tool to help explore topics.
Access at library.purdueglobal.edu/credoreference
Films on Demand offers a large multidisciplinary collection of streaming videos from top content providers like BBC, Cambridge Educational, National Geographic, PBS, and TED. Highlights include unlimited access to acclaimed documentaries, award-winning educational films, and helpful instructional videos. The total video library amounts to 341,000+ video clips / 45,000+ full-length videos / 28,000+ hours of content.
Access at library.purdueglobal.edu/fod
Writer’s Reference Center provides users with a convenient one-stop location for all of the tools necessary to write and research effectively. From the mechanics of writing and grammar to style and research, this indispensable online resource thoroughly covers the fundamentals of quality writing, provides a wealth of vocabulary-building dictionaries, and presents a step-by-step guide to writing a good essay. An in-depth grammar section defines grammatical terms and gives examples of use, while another section explores writing style. Writing resources teach users how best to revise their work, and the intuitive design allows users to find relevant information quickly through customizable searches and browsing.
Access at library.purdueglobal.edu/writersrefcenter
Please reach out to the PG Library should you have any questions about these new resources. Look forward to guides and other training materials in the coming weeks.
SAGE Research Methods contains information suited to all levels of researchers, from beginners starting their first projects to the most senior faculty. Content includes dictionary and encyclopedia entries, book chapters, full books, articles, videos, and the complete Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences (Little Green Books) and Qualitative Research Methods series (Little Blue Books). You also have access to a project planner and modules on foundational concepts and data visualization. For more information on SAGE Research methods, visit our guide.
Access SAGE Research Methods anytime with this link:
library.purdueglobal.edu/srm