In this workshop, students will learn how to approach the literature review. Topics covered include:

The Introduction to Stata workshop is designed to get you familiar with Stata. During these sessions, we will use datasets with global economic and development indicators. This workshop series is suitable for those who have not worked with Stata before or those seeking a refresher session. It is designed to progressively build knowledge, so it is essential to attend all sessions. By the end of the workshop series, you will be able to perform intermediate data analysis tasks.

This session will review how to use the Pitchbook database for locating information on private and public companies, new industry sectors, entrepreneurial finance as well as firms and deals in the impact investment space.  It will also highlight other sources available at Tufts for PE/VC finance information. 

Want to learn more about using Bloomberg, a financial services resource with real time business data?  This session will review finding equity and industry data on Bloomberg and how this resource complements other databases Fletcher has for financial information.  It will also cover locating bonds, indices, currencies, where to find deal and VC/PE investment related information, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) information, how to access it and answer any other questions you might have about Bloomberg.

The Introduction to Stata workshop is designed to get you familiar with Stata. During these sessions, we will use datasets with global economic and development indicators. This workshop series is suitable for those who have not worked with Stata before or those seeking a refresher session. It is designed to progressively build knowledge, so it is essential to attend all sessions. By the end of the workshop series, you will be able to perform intermediate data analysis tasks.

Want to learn more about using Bloomberg, a financial services resource with real time business data?  This session will review finding equity and industry data on Bloomberg and how this resource complements other databases Fletcher has for financial information.  It will also cover locating bonds, indices, currencies, where to find deal and VC/PE investment related information, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) information, how to access it and answer any other questions you might have about Bloomberg.

This session will include a review of statistical data features in Euromonitor Passport, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), IHS Connect, PRS CountryData.com, World Development Indicators as well as other resources available from Ginn Library’s website.  Types of data reviewed for countries and worldwide include: socio-economic and political risk indicators, forecasts, digital and traditional socio-economic indicators, sector and demographic statistics, company/brand market share, etc.

Learn how to use online resources to create customized lists of organizations in the private and public sector by region and specialization. Also how to download these lists to Excel for further analysis.

The Introduction to Stata workshop is designed to get you familiar with Stata. During these sessions, we will use datasets with global economic and development indicators. This workshop series is suitable for those who have not worked with Stata before or those seeking a refresher session. It is designed to progressively build knowledge, so it is essential to attend all sessions. By the end of the workshop series, you will be able to perform intermediate data analysis tasks.

This session will review the advanced search commands and analysis features available in Dow Jones Factiva. Data gathered can be used to examine global political, economic and business content from over 14,000 newspapers, magazines and other major journals like Foreign Affairs available in this database.