If you need assistance with your research (i.e. not sure how to get started or not finding what you need) you can contact the INFO Subject Specialist, Michael Smith - michaelsmith@tamu.edu, to ask questions or set up an appointment.

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Citation Guides

With the Academic Integrity rules adopted by the University, it is extremely important that you correctly cite the resources that you use in your research.

The following Library web site provides links to electronic documents that explain the various citation styles, and you can find print copies of the key style guides in the Barclay Reference Center.

Citation Guides Page - TAMU Libraries

For additional assistance with your writing projects, the University Writing Center is a great resource. Consult their website for times and services available:

University Writing Center

Database Resources

Article Databases

- Technology Articles -

• ACM Digital Library
• Applied Science and Technology
• Computer & Information Systems
• Computer Source
• IEEE Xplore
• Information Science & Technology Abstracts

- Business Articles -

• ABI/Inform Global
• Business Search Complete
  Also contains Company Reports, Industry Overviews, and SWOT Analysis
• Business & Industry

Research Reports

• FACCTS (Faulkners Advisory on Computing and Communications Technologies)
• Gartner Research IntraWeb
  • Requires Authentication using TAMU NetID and Password
  • Browse function recommended to see scope of material available
  • Drill-down into categories
• NetAdvantage
  Use the Industries tab to access these Standard & Poor's industry surveys.
• Plunkett's Research Online
  • Contains the full-text of all Plunkett's Industry Guides
  • Guides contain industry overviews, company directory, statistics, and more
  • Industries covered include:
    • Advertising, Branding & Marketing
    • Airline, Hotel & Travel
    • Alternative & Renewable Energy
    • Apparel, Textiles & Fashion
    • Automobiles & Trucks
    • Banking, Mortgages & Credit
    • Biotech, Genetics & Drugs
    • Chemicals, Coatings & Plastics
    • Consulting
    • Infotech, Computers & Software
    • E-Commerce & Internet
    • Energy & Utilities
    • Engineering & Research
    • Entertainment & Media
    • Food, Beverage & Tobacco
    • Health Care
    • Insurance
    • Investment & Securities
    • Middle Market
    • Nanotechnology & MEMS
    • Outsourcing & Offshoring
    • Real Estate & Construction
    • Retailing
    • Sports
    • Telecommunications
    • Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics
    • Wireless, Cellular, Wi-Fi & RFID
• Business Monitor
  Access industry insights from over 200+ countries.