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info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: Using Google’s Advanced Search lets you search more precisely by specifying keywords or exact phrases, limiting results to specific domains (like .edu or .gov), and filtering by language, region, file type, date, and more. A valuable feature of Google Advanced Search is the ability to limi…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: We have some great resources to help you locate test instruments, including clinical assessments. Start with the Library's Tests and Measurements page, which includes guidance on finding instruments as well as a recording of our "Locating Tests and Measures" webinar. Have questions or need…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: We'd love to help you get started! We have several guides and resources to spark ideas and support your topic development. After reviewing these guides and tutorials, please be sure to talk with your chair about how to develop and refine your topic further. You may also find it helpful to …

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: We're here to help you feel confident and ready! Reviewing the resources below is a great way to strengthen your research strategies before taking the doctoral comprehensive assessment course. Please don't hesitate to contact the Library if you have any questions along the way. Watch the t…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: The Library's Research Methods and Design Guide is a great starting point for information about research methodology, including research design, data collection, and analysis. You may also find these resources from across National University helpful: Still have questions? We're happy to he…

NU LibChat Widget What resources can help me estimate the sample size for my study? Start with your Dissertation Chair Your Chair is your best first resource. They may: - Recommend specific tools, authors, or approaches - Help you determine what method best fits your research design Explore Doctoral Center Resources These guides explain sample size considerations based on your study type: - Quali…

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NU LibChat Widget To search our FAQs, click the button above with the three horizontal lines. How do I locate corporate social responsibility ratings, or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores ? You can access ESG ratings for leading companies by industry using Market Atlas and other helpful resources. 1. Access ESG Data in Market Atlas - Go to the A–Z Databases list: https://resources…

A SWOT analysis examines a company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These reports are especially useful for understanding both internal factors (like strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (such as opportunities and threats) that can influence decision-making. Once there, look for the box labeled “SWOT Analysis” on the left-hand side of the page to access relevant reso…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: Instructions for locating annual reports and 10-K filings are available on the Business Research Guide: Company, Market, Industry Info & More page: https://resources.nu.edu/business/company_more Didn't get the answer you needed? Contact a librarian through email, phone, SMS, or chat for pe…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: To explore resources for company, market, and industry research, visit the Company, Market, Industry Info & More page: https://resources.nu.edu/accounting/company_more Didn't get the answer you needed? Contact a librarian through email, phone, SMS, or chat for personalized assistance!

NU LibChat Widget To search our FAQs, click the button above with the three horizontal lines. How do I locate information about executive compensation? You can locate executive compensation data using a combination of library databases and publicly available resources. Follow the steps below to get started: 1. Use Market Atlas for Company Data - Search for your company by name or ticker symbol.…

How do I identify companies based on certain criteria (location, sales, size, etc.)? The Library provides access to Business Search Interface, which allows you to search for companies using criteria such as revenue, number of employees, location, and facility size.

NU LibChat Widget How do I find information about company mergers and acquisitions? 1. Find Scholarly Articles - Example search: https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=sso&bquery=AB+(mergers+or+acquisitions)&type=1&searchMode=Standard&site=eds-live&scope=site&custid=natuniv - Start with keywords like mergers, acquisitions, or M&A, then refine your results as needed. 2. Locat…

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NU LibChat Widget How do I move from RefWorks to Zotero? As part of our commitment to providing reliable, accessible, and forward-looking research tools, the NU Library will be transitioning away from RefWorks at the end of this year (12/31/2025). We’re excited to support our community in making the move to Zotero, a powerful, user-friendly citation manager that’s widely used across academic inst…

NU LibChat Widget How do I find articles and resources about influential historical figures in Social Work? Please see our guide in the Library for Social Work Pioneers. Strategies for locating articles and resources about influential historical figures in social work are listed below: - Start your search in NavigatorSearch, the library's central search box on the homepage. - Conduct a search us…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: In some databases, the address (URL) in your browser bar will expire after your session ends. You'll need to create a permalink or stable link that you can bookmark or share with others. Instructions for creating permalinks to articles in EBSCO, ProQuest, and JSTOR are below. If you need h…

NU LibChat Widget What is NavigatorSearch? How do I use it? - What is NavigatorSearch? - When I do a search right from the box on the Library home page, am I searching all of the Library databases? - I retrieved articles using a NavigatorSearch. How do I know which Library database the articles came from? - What do the options on the left and right of the search results do? - I checked the Full T…

info This is a space for the teal alert bar. notifications This is a space for the yellow alert bar. Browse: The best way to quickly access articles available in the databases is to use persistent links. A persistent URL (PURL) is a durable link that connects you directly to an article, eBook, or other item in the Library. For a detailed explanation about persistent links, including database scre…