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Follow this link for some helpful resources on understanding the various steps of the research process.

Books provide in-depth coverage of a particular topic. Follow this link to see where you can find books and ebooks in the HPU Libraries.

Databases compile articles, books, essays, chapters, images, conference proceedings, and more from various sources. Follow this link to see databases and journals that are ideal.

Click here for resources specific to finding information about local businesses.

A SWOT analysis looks at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and strengths a group faces and is a useful tool for strategic planning.

A case study tells what happened to and in a business over time. Case studies allow you to learn about real-world organizational problems and how they can be addressed. They challenge and develop your problem-solving abilities. In general, case studies can be found in both scholarly & non-scholarly business journals, and also on the web sites of business consulting groups.

While many scholarly resources require a library subscription to access full-text, there are also relevant websites for organizations, associations, and other interest groups that are helpful in research.