Economics, Finance and Accounting

Welcome to the Economics, Finance and Accounting subject guide. Here you will find library resources and other reliable information sources to support your work at the university whether you are researching a first year assignment or a PhD.

If you need any help with the maths or statistics content of your course, please follow this link for more information about where and when you can get support: SHU Maths and Statistics Support (MASS).

Most reading lists for Economics, Finance and Accounting are on the University's Reading List Online system. This gives you a single point of access to items on your lists including:

• information about books’ availability;
• links to our online resources, including e-books and journal articles;
• scanned extracts of key readings.    

You can find links to your lists from the Support Resources button on your Blackboard module/course content, alternatively you can search for a range of resources on the main Reading List Online page.

The reading list acts as a starting point to develop your subject knowledge.

This library guide provides an overview of the different ways that you can use Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support your learning at Sheffield Hallam University.

Before you use any Generative AI as part of your research or writing, you should:

• Check the guidance from your course or department on using AI. Speak to your Academic Advisor or Course Leader to find out if the use of AI is permitted.
• Read the University's guidance on AI in learning and assessment.

Once you're confident that these two steps are complete, explore this guide for advice on how to use AI effectively and ethically as part of your academic work.

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How to Search is a resource produced by the library which aims to give students a general introduction to the process of searching for evidence. It covers the different stages of the process of searching for information, including:

• identifying the information you need
• deciding where to search
• using search techniques to construct an effective search
• evaluating the sources you find
• understanding the basics of referencing

The resource includes videos, interactive activities, and downloadable documents to support your independent learning. How to Search is not subject-specific, but it is particularly useful if you are new to literature searching or would like a refresher of the basics.