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COM 321: Module 3

Pre-Research

Explore Potential Companies

You may know of a company you want to investigate. If not, consider some options below:

blue arrow image Hint: Consider exploring a few companies. Some companies may work better than others for the purposes of this task.

Start here for directions to research your own company.

blue arrow image Hint: If you know of a company that has started an environmental or socially responsible campaign, try starting with that company.  Remember: it is often easier to find information on publicly owned companies than privately held companies.

Quickly review the company's website.  The "about us", mission, or vision statements may provide clues to environmental or socially responsible programs they may have.  

Research with Articles

blue arrow image Hint: While the scholars may not discuss your specific company in peer-reviewed literature, they should be discussing company efforts in sustainable economic progress; contributions to cultural sensitivity, diversity, ethics; or evaluation of sustainable or environmental campaigns.

green checkmark image Use the following terms (or combinations of these terms) as part of your search strategy:

  • Social responsibility of business
  • Economic development
  • Diversity in the workplace
  • Performance evaluation
  • Business ethics
  • Sustainable development
  • Risk assessment

Research with Books

blue arrow image Hint: Consider working with just a book chapter rather than an entire book. Books and book chapters will often provide a broader overview and context for your topic.

Search the following databases or choose from an ebook listed below: