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Resources for DBA students

Welcome to the D.B.A. Program Research Guide

I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because they will find an easy way to do it" - Bill Gates

This library research guide supports research and study for students enrolled in the DBA program at Trevecca. Resources include eBooks, online full-text journal articles & newspapers, statistical sources, use of RefWorks for research, access to print books, and expert research help as needed. Check out the Discovery Search guide to learn how to optimize Discovery search in your research.


Research Quick Links

Start searching using the Library's Discovery Search.

Learn to use Google Scholar effectively

Be informed about the RefWorks citation manager

No full text? Use Interlibrary Loan!

Getting the most out of AI Research Tools

Learn more about APA Style formatting 

See search options to find Dissertations

View LINKEDIN Learning courses

Meet your librarian - Dr. Prilla Speer, EdD, MLIS

Could you benefit from a one-on-one meeting with a librarian?    

Schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment with a librarian to answer research questions, helping overcome challenges often faced while doing research.


 

Discovery Search is how you'll look for books, articles, videos, and more from the library website. Below are short videos to help you understand how to filter search results to books (print or eBook formats), journal articles, videos, and more options.

Discovery is a great place to begin your research! Use specialized databases for more in-depth study. Please view the links below to understand more about the practical application of our Discovery Search to meet your research needs.

Watch the video below to learn about the tools on the library homepage. Start by learning about resources and services linked on the library homepage by viewing the embedded video below - Navigating the Library Homepage. 


Library: Navigating the Library Homepage

Learn what resources and services you have available to you.

View on YouTube: 

URLhttps://youtu.be/2mkxVBphO-I

Discovery Search: Advanced

Start here to optimize research results in Discovery.

View on YouTube: 

URLhttps://youtu.be/7_kF2Ry9c08

Chapters:

Find the right database for your research—browse by subject, title, or type!

Library databases are one of the best tools for graduate and doctoral-level research. They give you access to peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, books, and other resources you won't find through a general web search.

To find the best database for your topic, explore the library's A-Z Database list—you can browse by subject, title, or type to connect with the most relevant sources for your research.

Why Graduate Students Use Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

When you're working on a dissertation or graduate project, you'll probably need book chapters or articles that aren't in our library. That's where Interlibrary Loan (ILL) comes in—it lets you access article reprints or chapter PDFs from libraries all over the country (and sometimes beyond) so you can get the exact sources you need.

What's Great About ILL?

  • Find hard-to-get books, articles, and dissertations
  • Fills in gaps when our library doesn't have what you're looking for
  • Get article reprints delivered straight to your inbox within 2 days
  • There is no cost for this service! 
How to Use It

ILL is easy—just submit a request online 24/7.  If you're new to it, check out the library's ILL Guide for tips and instructions. Ready to request something now? Head straight to the ILL request form and make your request!

Have your TNU ID number ready. Don't know it? Just ask us in the library chat!

Real-time Chat

Have a quick question? Use our real-time Chat service. During most of our library hours, the chat window can be seen on research guides, inside Discovery Search, and in several library databases, e.g., EBSCO resources.  Click here to begin a chat with a librarian, or use the chat box in this guide. 

E-mail Reference Help

library@trevecca.edu

Questions submitted via e-mail will receive a response within one day.

Research Consultations - One-on-One

Set a one-on-one meeting with a librarian at a time convenient for you! Attach files or documents that will help the librarian with your request. Click the link below to schedule an appointment.

Click here to make your appointment.

If a convenient time is unavailable, please get in touch with us, and we will try to accommodate your needs. The one-on-one appointments can be held over the phone or via video chat options using Teams or Zoom if preferred.


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