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Trade / Industry Publications
A trade publication (often a magazine) is an information source that is intended for a very specific audience and will have content that appeals to that audience.
Professionals often subscribe to trade magazines (e.g. Adweek, CIO) in order to gather valuable information that will help them achieve something within their industry or field.
Visit the "Industry Research" guide below to examine trade publications within specific sectors in order to discern trends.
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- USC Libraries SearchBegin here with the advanced search, then filter.
- Google ScholarFind scholarly journal articles, books, citations, and case law.
- ProQuest Central This link opens in a new windowProQuest Central serves as the central resource for researchers at all levels.
- EBSCO Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowThis database provides articles from business journals, magazines and newspapers including the Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly and many others.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowAbstract and citation database of scholarly literature in psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Includes journal articles, books, reports, theses, and dissertations from 1806 to present.
- Today’s Most Critical Workplace Challenges Are About Systems2023 HBR article.
- Workplace issues TodayCornell University's comprehensive resource on labor and employment in North America.
- U.S. News 100 Best JobsIncludes projected jobs, median salary, and occupation profiles.
- ILR Labor Action TrackerLinks to sources citing major strikes in the United States.
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