For this assignment, you will first need to read the white paper on How Sustainable Logistics Solutions and Technologies Have Helped Walmart Become More Efficient (Venkataraman & Pinto 2017). Using this information, along with other information sources, write a report and incorporate answers to the four questions listed in your Course Outline within the body of your report. The Course Outline and your online course page have more specific details on the assessment requirements.
The purpose of this page is to help you use the library to find
information sources which you can use as references in your report.
Now that you are clear on the task, brainstorm some terms you might want to search for and think of some synonyms too.
Here are just a few examples of keywords:
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You can search using your keywords and you can also combine them using the following tips:
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Try your search terms in the Library Catalogue search box. Here is an example:
You may have to mix and match different terms until you find a search that works for you!
On the left of your results page, you can tick the box to limit to 'peer reviewed only':
and then click the button to Apply filters:
You can also apply other filters such as format and date.
Databases contain specific information that you might not find in the Library Catalogue. There are many databases you can search within, Business Source Complete is a good one to get started with.
1. Open Business Source Complete
2. Type in your search terms into the separate boxes:
3. On the left, choose apply filters such as date or peer review status:
Now that you have done your research it is time to put all of your information together.
Watch this short video (approx 3 mins) for tips on how to write a report or access the overview document at the bottom of this box.
Referencing Roadmap (Harvard)
Help with the Harvard UniSA referencing style. Find in text-citations and reference examples, from different sources such as articles, books & chapters, websites, and more.
What do you do with all those references you have found?
Use a bibliographic management software to store, organise and cite your references. The Library supports the bibliographic management tool EndNote. There are also many free systems available.