The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Digitized materials offer an array of Western perspectives and sources on China and Southeast Asia spanning several centuries, from the first British mission to China in 1792-1794 through to the mid 20th century. Library subscription includes:
- China through Western eyes (1792-1942)
- China inland mission (1865-1951)
- Asian economic history. Series one (1945-1948)
- Asian economic history. Series two (1950-1980)
Harvard Business Publishing offers a complete catalog of over 60,000 learning materials, including business case studies, articles, books, videos, and simulations to add dynamic, real-life perspective.
Please follow our Library Guide to register and start using Harvard Business Publishing Education.
The Human Kinetics Library is built around a mission to increase the knowledge, enhance the performance and improve the health and fitness of all people around the globe through authoritative information about physical activity and sport. The platform features a growing collection of cross-searchable ebooks and videos from the world's leading educational publisher for fitness, exercise, coaching and sport.
MLA handbook plus includes the full text of the MLA handbook, MLA guide to digital literacy and the MLA guide to undergraduate research in literature, as well as video courses.
PressReader provides online access to over 7,000 local, regional and international newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries in 60 languages, displayed in their original format and accessible by country, language, or title.
The Economist is one of the world's most respected and influential publications. You will find economic trends, geopolitical developments, and industry insights via the Economist.
Note
HKBU staff and students can now access The Economist via registration as follows:
1. Visit economist.com and click login.
2. Enter your HKBU email address in the email field (no need to enter a password).
3. At the “Find your institution” page, search for and select “Hong Kong Baptist University Library”.
4. Login with your HKBU SSOid.
5. Done! You will be redirected to The Economist.
This subscription also includes access to The Economist’s:
1. Digital newsletters
2. Online edition and archives of the weekly newspaper
3. Podcasts
4. Live digital events
Academics in different disciplines use different citation styles.
In this guide, we will cover three different citation styles in detail.
For those studying Social Sciences or Psychology
you will commonly use APA style.
For those studying Humanities
you will commonly use MLA style.
For those studying Visual Arts or History
you will commonly use Chicago style.
For those studying Science
there are many different styles - ask your professor which one you should be using.
For a detailed comparison of APA, MLA and Chicago citation styles, a citation style chart is available at the PurdueOWL.
There are many dozens of different citation styles out there. If the one you need help with isn't covered in this guide, come and ask a librarian!