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BUS 301: Business Law Research

Hi everyone, this guide will help you both 1.Figure out a topic for your business law paper, and 2. Successfully research the topic you have chosen.

Penny's Tips and Tricks for Finding a Topic for your Business Law Paper!

Having a hard time figuring out a topic? Here are some tips that may help:

  1. Think about something you’ve read about in the news recently! Many things can be made “businessy,” and most things can have a legal angle.

  2. Consider your major. Is there an aspect of your major that pairs well with legal or business issues? 

  3. Browse some topics to get your mind thinking. Try looking at some of the databases in the Choosing a Topic box below.

  4. Talk to people! Sometimes just talking helps you figure out ideas or topics you'd like to explore.

  5. Think back over the semester. Are there any topics from class that really captured your interest? 

Most important: If you are not sure of a topic, or have an idea and are not sure how to make it into a paper, talk to your professors or to your librarian! We can help!

Choosing a Topic

Finding a Case

Using Law Journals and Databases

News and Magazine Articles

Statistics

Other Useful Legal Resources

Citing Your Sources

Whenever you do research, you will need to cite the information sources that you use. Most business scholars use APA style. Here are some tools that can help you with this task:

 

Gleeson Library's guide to citations: How? Why? When? 

 

Getting Help!

There are several ways to obtain assistance with your research. Read on!

You have your very own librarian! She is Penny Scott, and you can contact her for help. 

Her contact information is: email: plscott@usfca.edu * phone: 415-422-5389

It is best to  email ahead, or make an appointment, to make sure she is available! Appointments are available virtually via Zoom, or in person, and are great for groups or individuals. If you don't see a time that works for you, email Penny. 

If Penny is not available, or any time you need help, you can always get help, just Ask a Librarian!

You can also take a look at our Research Guides on many topics!

Ask A Librarian