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BUS X220 Introduction to CSR Research

This guide supports BUS X220's course assignment that introduces the Corporate Social Responsibility research process.

Exploring and Researching Corporate Social Responsibility

What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? CSR has been defined as a business model construct, "a self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stake holders, and the public." This guide includes resources that will introduce you to methods for organizing and pursuing CSR research.

Fernando, Jason. “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Explained with Examples.” Investopedia, June 7, 2023. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corp-social-responsibility.asp.

 

How to use this guide...

The resources and information included in this guide will provide assistance with:

  • Strategies for developing a solid research question
  • Using Google Scholar and databases to search for scholarly articles and information
  • Organizing and writing a research outline
  • Understanding and using Chicago Manual of Style for citing academic sources