Economics and international development

Who is this guide for?

This guide is designed for students studying any aspect of economics or international development as part of their course.

Whether you're new to GCU, starting your dissertation or working on a postgraduate qualification, this guide can help.

How do I use this guide?

We've designed this guide to help you work out what kind of information you need, plus where and how to find it.

Use the boxes on the left-hand side to go through the following sections:

• Home - get in touch with us and find information for new GCU students
• Researching your topic: get started with types of information sources, planning your search and search tips 
• Using databases: select subject-specific databases to help you find journal articles and other information
• Evaluating information: decide whether what you've found is credible
• Referencing and plagiarism: create a reference and find out how to avoid plagiarism

Key links

If you're in a hurry, here are some key links to help you get started. Our Using databases page includes more in-depth information and support.