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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your
topic by using subject dictionaries and to find background information
in encyclopaedias such as:
How do I find books on my subject?
To find books on your subject you can:
Search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general
keyword' option.
How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The
best way to access articles in these journals is by using the databases listed below. When you find an article you
want to read, use the Library
Catalogue and the E-journals
list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links
to the full-text article.
Regional Science Databases
| Multi-discipline databases
| E-Journals | Journal title abbreviations
Regional Science Databases:
GeoBase |
References to journal and other literature in geography, ecology and natural resource management. 1990+
Help Sheet |
ABI/INFORM Global via ProQuest |
Business, Economics, Finance, Computers - some full-text.
Help sheet
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Worldwide Political Science Abstracts |
This database is based on the merged back files of Political Science Abstracts and ABC POLSCI. The database with over 400,000 records provides citations and abstracts of the international serials literature in political science and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public administration and policy from 1975.
CSA Help sheet |
| APA-FT (Australian Public Affairs- Full-text) |
This is an indexing and full text database that provides access to the scanned images of journal articles from published material on the social sciences and humanities. Of the 320,000+ records indexed from 2,000+ journals in APAIS, approximately half are derived from 223+ comprehensively indexed journals. The scanned images are provided in PDF format. Source documents also include a wide range of periodicals, newspapers, scholarly journals, conference papers and books. Subject coverage includes Australian business, health, current affairs, economics, humanities, law, literature, politics and social sciences. |
Multi-discipline Databases:
ANZ Reference Centre |
new- Fulltext Australian and N.Z. Newspapers, Magazines; Company Information and regional news.
Including: The Australian, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, The Mercury, Bulletin with Newsweek and BRW. |
| CSA Databases |
Select and search two or more CSA databases simultaneously Help Sheet |
Ingenta |
General database with some full-text. Includes alerting service.1988+ |
| Scopus |
Coverage of scientific, technical, medical and social science literature (approximately 14,000 titles). Abstracts back to 1966 and references back to 1996 |
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Web
of Science
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References to academic journal articles in all subject areas.
Each reference has links to articles cited by and citing that
reference as well as related articles. 1986+
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Electronic Journals (E-Journals)
Some Regional Science e-journals are listed below. Please note this is not an exhaustive list. To find a listing of all e-journals the library subscribes to go to E-Journals.
Annals of Regional Science
Economic Geography
Economic Systems Research
Entrepreneurship and Regional Development European Planning Studies
Geographical Analysis Geographical Research International Journal of Urban and Regional Research Journal of Economic Geography
Journal of Geographical Systems
Journal of Urban Economics
Papers in Regional Science
Regional Studies
Urban Studies
Data and Statistical sources
Economic data and statistics are found in a wide range of print and electronic sources. The list below provides a starting point in locating information but is not comprehensive. Some data may only be available through subscription services.
Where does CrossSearch fit in?
CrossSearch provides a single entry point for our electronic resources including library catalogues, databases, eJournal collections, selected websites and more. Most resources can be searched with the CrossSearch interface, with the capacity to search up to eight simultaneously. Each of the resources has links to its original interface. CrossSearch gives you access to resources recommended by our librarians within a specific subject category, or you may browse alphabetically for individual resources.
Other features include the ability to connect (via the FindIt/SFX button) to loads of full-text articles, compatibility with EndNote, and the capacity to customise, organise and group your favourite resources for regular searching. With CrossSearch, you can also save search histories and set up alerts for new information in your research area.
Try CrossSearch today!
Journal title abbreviations:
Useful Web Sites
Web sites
| Australian Government sites |
Web sites:
Australian Government sites:
How do I cite and manage my information resources
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications.
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