Evaluation Tools |
Take the CRAAP Test.
Evaluate web resources for:
- Currency
- Relevance
- Authority
- Accuracy
- Purpose
(Thanks to Meriam Library University of California, Chico)
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Academic Research |
1. Don't rely on Google for everything!
2. Focus on scholarly literature from library databases.
3. Perform more than one search!
4. Evaluate the information you find using the criteria in the box above.
5. Ask for help! The text-a-librarian service is a quick and easy way to get help from a librarian. Additionally, the library Facebook page is another way to get instant feedback! |
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EQUITY ANALYSIS & VALUATION (FIN 455) |
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EBSCO'S BUSINESS SOURCE PREMIER DATABASE |
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Business Source Premier includes company profile MarketLine reports in addition to business-related articles from scholarly and trade publication journals.
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Step 1: Browse or Search for a Company Profile
After clicking Company Profiles, you can browse through the A-Z list of companies, or type a company name into the search box provided.
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Step 2: Explore the Company MarketLine Report
Reports traditionally include a Company Overview, Business Description, History of the Company, Employee Info, SWOT Analysis, Top Competitors, etc.
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VALUE LINE INVESTMENT SURVEY DATABASE |
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Value Line includes rich company data and in-depth financial analysis tools.
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Step 1: Lookup Company or Industry
Lookup a company or lookup an industry which will provide you with company names.
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Step 2: Explore the Data Provided
You can either click the title of the company, the PDF file, or the HTML file options.
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LEXIS NEXIS DATABASE |
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Lexis Nexis includes company information for over 80 million companies. Search by name or using the ticker symbol.
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Step 1: Lookup Company Info
Lookup by company name or by ticker symbol
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Step 2: Explore the Data Provided
Profile information includes a snapshot of the company as a whole, recent news information, financial overviews, etc.
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Online Resource Access |
On Campus:
The Spartan Search catalog and all library databases have automatic access when using a campus computer.
Off Campus: When off campus, use your regular network username and password to access library resources. If problems occur, contact Darla Haines |
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