Parrish Library\u2019s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we\u2019re featuring Factiva, brought to you by Dow Jones & Company.<\/p>\n
Link:<\/strong> http:\/\/guides.lib.purdue.edu\/az.php?s=71213<\/a> is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.<\/p>\n Focus:<\/strong> Factiva is a global information resource that provides full-text access to top national and international newspapers (including full text of the Wall Street Journal), newswires, business journals, market research reports, analyst reports and websites.<\/p>\n Tutorial: <\/strong>Click here<\/a> see the basics of using Factiva.<\/p>\n Start with this hint:<\/strong> Create a simple search using the Home button and search by keyword, company name, or industry. Use the search options to narrow the results by sources or by date.<\/p>\n Why you should know this database: <\/strong>Factiva contains over 8000 publications with content from 118 countries in 22 languages and updated daily. 74% of Factiva\u2019s premium news sources are not available on the free web and thousands more are available via Factiva on or before the date of publication by the source.<\/p>\n Related Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n Some other databases you might want to explore, are:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n This Featured Database comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu<\/a>. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this, or future Featured Databases.<\/p>\n\n
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