InfoLit for Business and Economics

We are grateful to Ms Margaret Huang, a former industry analyst from Bloomberg Intelligence, for taking the time to talk to us about her professional practice.

Ms Huang was an Analyst of Global Lodging and Asia Gaming, and her work involves extensive research of the hospitality and gaming industry in Asia and beyond.

Now watch the video interview (8:28). As you watch, note how Ms Huang deals with information at various stages of research, namely:

At the start -- What information does Margaret seek to kick-start research into an industry theme?
During the search -- How does she determine the reliability of her data sources?
During the search -- What major challenges does she face when dealing with business information?
At the end -- What makes her industry research valuable to investors?

Let’s see what Ms Huang has to say.

In this video, Dr Robert Wright, a multi-award winning teacher and researcher at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, shares his fascinating insights into seeking and evaluating information for academic research.

Thank you, Dr Wright, for taking the time to share your experience.

As you watch the interview, see if you can identify what Robert has to say about the following aspects of information seeking:

Inspiration -- Where does he get inspiration for research?
Selecting info -- How does he select appropriate information for his research projects?
Evaluating info -- What criteria help him evaluate the quality of a research article?
Top tips -- What tips does he have for his students to help them read and understand an academic journal article?

Now watch the video with Dr Robert Wright.