Helpful
Websites
The Internet is usually not a good place to conduct academic research, and you should
carefully evaluate the quality of any information you encounter there (see the
Evaluating Internet Sources guide for more information).
However, links to the following websites (which have been found to be generally trustworthy
and useful in the past) are provided for your convenience. For more assistance,
Ask a Rosen Librarian.
All links are accessible by all users except those marked UCF Patrons Only,
which may require UCF-affiliated users to be on campus or to log in. A
denotes an especially useful
resource.
Career Resources
Citation Guides
- Please note: the full, authoritative versions of the three major style guides (APA,
MLA, and Chicago) are available in print at the Universal Orlando Foundation Library.
Also see the Research Guides we have developed for
each of the three major citation styles. The following websites may help get you started
on using a particular style guide or refresh your memory on a specific point, but they
are not comprehensive or authoritative.
- APA Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial
source of information on the APA style format
- Chicago Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial
source of information on the Chicago style format.
- MLA Style Crib Sheet - Unofficial
source of information on the MLA style format
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Food & Beverage Industry
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General Reference
- Anywho - Directory for finding people, places, or
businesses
- Area Code Listing, by Number
- Unofficial page for information about area codes
- Babel Fish Translation Service
- Rough translations to and from several major languages
- Bartleby.com - Reference works, literature, and
more
- Biography.com - Brief biographies of famous
people
- Epicurious - Recipes, restaurants, and other
food-related information
- Infoplease - Online encyclopedia, dictionary,
almanac, etc.
- Internet Movie Database - Information, reviews, trailers,
etc.
- Kelley Blue Book - New car pricing and used car values
- MapQuest - Maps, directions, and more
- Merriam-Webster Online - Online dictionary and thesaurus
- Online Reference Books - Links to the full-text
of or excerpts from reference books
- Switchboard - Directory for finding people,
places, or businesses
- Refdesk.com - Useful portal for reference, news,
facts, and more
- Universal Currency Converter - Rough conversions
to and from all world currencies
- Weather.com - Weather information from the "Weather
Channel"
- Yahoo! People Search - Directory for finding
people, places, or businesses
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Golf & Club Management
- ADA's Accessibility
Guidelines for Golf Courses - Requirements for accessible routes, teeing grounds,
putting greens, etc.
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American Society of Golf Course Architects--Publications - Information on golf course
development, planning, remodeling, and more
- Club Managers Association of America - Access to
the Club Management Magazine and club management information
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CMAA's 2008 Economic Impact Report - Report on the impact of CMAA members in local,
regional, and national economy; includes club revenues, employment, etc.
- Golf Course Management Magazine - Digital magazine
published by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
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Golf Industry Statistics by State, 2002 Economic Census - Establishments, employees,
payroll, and sales for the U.S. as a whole, or by state or address (by using the search
box in the upper right)
- United States Golf Association (USGA) - Golf rules,
etiquette, equipment, championships, clubs & courses, and much more!
- USGA's Green Section
- Information on turfgrass management, course care, and the environment; includes access
to the bimonthly magazine The Green Section Record
- World Golf - Directory of golf courses worldwide
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Government & Law
-
CIA
World Factbook - Country profiles, flags of the world, and much more
- Country Studies - In-depth information
on the world's countries from the Library of Congress
- EDGAR database - Government database of
company SEC filings (10K reports, etc.)
- FindLaw - Legal resources for students, businesses,
the public, and legal professionals
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States - Report produced by the U.S.
Global Change Research Program that summarizes how climate change is impacting society,
transportation, human health, agriculture, and more
- GPO Access - The website of the Government
Printing Office
- Guide to State Government
Home Pages - Good place to start looking for information on the state-level
- IRS (Internal Revenue Service) - Tax forms, tax assistance,
and much more
- Library of Congress - The nation's preeminent library
and research center
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My Florida - The official portal of the State
of Florida
- NAICS Codes - North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, crosswalks to SIC codes, etc.
- Office of Travel & Tourism Industries (OTTI)
- Information on international travel, both to and from the United States
- Official U.S. Time - The official U.S. time, according
to NIST and USNO
- SIC Codes - A list of Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) codes from the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
(SEC) (although SIC codes are being replaced by NAICS codes, SIC codes are still used
in many books, databases, etc.)
- STAT-USA (UCF Patrons Only) - Government clearinghouse
for U.S. economic, business, and trade information
- Thomas - Federal legislative information
- Travel.State.Gov - U.S. government-issued travel
warnings, Consular Information Sheets, etc.
- UCF
Government Resources page - A gateway to government information
- United Nations - Homepage of the international cooperative
agency
- United Nations: Official Documents
- Electronic access to thousands of U.N. publications
- USA.gov - The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
- U.S. Department of Transportation - Oversees transportation
in the United States
- U.S. House of Representatives - Biographies of Reps.,
contact information, session information, etc.
- U.S. Senate - Biographies of Senators, contact information,
session information, etc.
- U.S. Supreme Court - General information,
recent court opinions, etc.
- U.S. White House - The official site of the
President of the United States
- Zip Code Lookup - From the U.S. Postal Service
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Hospitality & Business: Directories & Misc.
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Human Resources / Labor
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Libraries
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Lodging Industry
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Maps & Geography
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Meeting & Special Events Industry
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News Sources & Newspapers
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Orlando & State of Florida
- Central Florida Memory - Online repository of
documents and artifacts pertaining to central Florida history
- CityofOrlando.net - The official website
of the City of Orlando
- Florida County Selection
Map - Clickable map of Florida counties with information provided by the U.S. Census
- Florida Electronic Library - Portal
to library resources for citizens of the state of Florida
- Florida Government Information - A handy directory
of Florida government information sources
- Florida History Resources - List of print &
electronic resources compiled by the UCF Libraries
- Florida Memory Project - Online repository
of documents and artifacts pertaining to Florida history
- Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research
- Monthly economic reports
- Florida Research and Economic
Database (FRED) - Information on Florida industries, wages, etc.
- Florida Statutes and Constitution
- Official portal for the current statutes and constitution of the state of Florida
- Frequently Asked Questions about
Florida Government - A FAQ written by the State Library & Archives of Florida
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MyFlorida.com - The official portal of the state
government of Florida
- Online Sunshine - Official
portal for the status and full text of current legislation
- Orange County Government - News, information,
and services provided by Orange County govt.
- Orange County Library System - 14 locations in Orange
County
- Orange County Regional History Center
- Orange County history
- Orlando Business Journal homepage
- Read current issues direct from the homepage
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Orlando Business Journal through BizJournals.com
(UCF Patrons Only) - Read Orlando-area business news and the Orlando Book of Lists.
Provided by UCF's SGA, SDES, COB, and Career Services in partnership with the Orlando
Business Journal.
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Orlando/Orange County Convention and
Visitors Bureau: Research Site - Orlando-area tourism statistics and information
- Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Official Site - Visitor information, vacation planning, etc.
- Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce - Source
of information on and advocate for local businesses
- Orlando Sentinel homepage - Read current
issues direct from the homepage
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Orlando Sentinel through Newsbank (UCF Patrons
Only) - Search for and view articles from 1985-present
-
Rosen College History - A brief history of the Rosen College, written by Tim Bottorff,
Rosen College Head Librarian
- SunBiz - Florida Dept. of State - Division of Corporations
- Information on Florida businesses
-
Visit Florida: Research section
- Current Florida visitor volumes and economic indicators
See Also
- Also see the Statistics section below for possible sources
of statistical information on a state or local level
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Search Engines & Web Directories
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Statistics & Economics
- 2002 Economic Census Data - Industry-specific
economic statistics, often on a state or local level
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American FactFinder
- A gateway to statistics produced by the U.S. Census Bureau
- Bureau of Economic Analysis - Current info. on consumer
price index, productivity, wages, unemployment, etc.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics - A portal to government
information on employment, earnings, and related topics
- Bureau of Transportation Statistics - Airline information,
national transportation statistics, travel surveys, and more
- Consumer Expenditure Survey - Information on the
buying habits of American consumers
- County & City Data Book - Quick
overviews of major Census data for states, counties, and cities
- Cyberschoolbus (United Nations)
- Current statistics and information on countries of the world
- Economic Statistics Briefing Room
- The mission of this site is "to provide easy access to current Federal economic indicators"
- Eurostat - Current economic indicators
for the European Union
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FedStats - A gateway to statistics from over
100 U.S. federal agencies
- Guide to State Statistical
Abstracts - Provides links to statistical sources compiled by individual states
- International Monetary Fund - Current economic news
and indicators, by country
- Lexis Nexis Statistical Database (UCF Patrons Only)
- Database of statistical information
- Missouri Census Data Center: Circular
Area Profiles (CAPS) - Circular area profiles using data from the U.S. Census
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National Center for Education Statistics - Access
to U.S. education statistics of all kinds
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National Center for Health Statistics
- Provides access to some health and demographic data collected by the U.S. government
- Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development (OECD)
- Current economic and social indicators, by country
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Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors
Bureau: Research Section - The single best source for Orlando-area tourism statistics
- Statistical Abstract of the United
States - Yearly compendium of statistics produced by the U.S. federal government
- Travel Industry Association of America -
Current travel indexes, statistics, etc.
- VisitBritain - A gateway to tourism
statistics in the UK
- World Development Indicators (WorldBank)
- Current economic and social indicators, by country
- World Development Report (WorldBank) - Information
on the economic, social, and environmental state of the world
- World Tourism Organization (WTO)
- Facts & Figures section - Current statistics on many different tourism sectors
- World Trade Organization
(WTO): Economic Research and Analysis section - Current and historical data on economics
and world trade
See Also
- Also see the Government section above for more statistical
websites run by the U.S. government
- Also see the Orlando & State of Florida section above for local
and state statistical websites
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Theme Park & Attractions Industry
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Timeshare & Vacation Ownership
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Tourism Industry
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UCF Links
- Rosen College of Hospitality Management Homepage
- UCF Homepage
- UCF Libraries Homepage
- Academic Calendar
- Academic calendars for every semester
- Bookstore - Books, UCF Merchandise, etc.
- Campus Maps - Maps of many kinds: parking, housing,
bus routes, vicinity, etc.
- Card Services - New ID cards, replacement
cards, etc.
- Career Services & Experiential Learning - Career
advice, graduate school information, etc.
- Cashier's Office - Fees, fines,
parking citations, refunds, etc.
- Central Florida Future -
The student newspaper at UCF
- Computer Services - Computer accounts & networks,
computer store, etc.
- Computer Help Desk - Passwords, computer problems,
etc.
- Counseling Center - Counseling, crisis
intervention, career assessment & counseling, etc.
- Fraternity and Sorority Life - UCF's
Greek Community
- Information Fluency Initiative - Develop skills
to find, use, and think critically about information
- Multicultural Academic and Support Services -
Scholarships, transition programs, internships, and more
- MyUCF - Portal for class schedules, class
registration, tuition payments, etc.
- Network Operations Center - Register your laptop
for wireless access
- News & Information - Official news source
for UCF
- Office of International Studies - Study
abroad, exchange programs, etc.
- Office of Student Financial Assistance - Loans,
grants, scholarships, student employment, etc.
- Office of Student Involvement - Student clubs,
organizations, and activities
- Parking Services - Parking permits, shuttles,
emergency services for vehicles, etc.
- Police Department - Crime prevention, victim
services, special investigations, etc.
- Pride GLBTQA Virtual Resource Center - Information
on LGBT issues and opportunities at UCF
- Recreation and Wellness Center - Fitness, intramural
sports, activities, etc.
- Registrar's Office - Enrollment, transcripts,
residency classification, FERPA regulations, etc.
-
Rosen College History - A brief history of the Rosen College, written by Tim Bottorff,
Rosen College Head Librarian
- Student Academic Resource Center - Tutoring,
supplemental instruction, advising, and more
- Student Government - Student government at UCF
- Student Health Services - Health insurance,
fitness, immunizations, etc.
- Student Union - Hours, services, events,
etc.
- Undergraduate Research Journal - UCF's new journal,
intended to showcase undergraduate research
- University Writing Center - Help with writing,
documentation styles, and more
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Last Updated:
October 2009 TB/JC
