User:Blaxthos/Research requests

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I no longer have legitimate access to the resources for this project, and I must regretfully cease my offer for research assistance. I wish it had been more useful. Should I again have access to the research resources I will re-open the project. /Blaxthos ( t / c ) 21:24, 28 July 2008 (UTC)

Overview

I am currently blessed with legitimate access to almost every online research database (EBSCO, JSTOR, LexisNexis, ASP, etc.). Some are full text, some are abstract only. I can search via a number of criterea (including peer-reviewed status, etc.).

My offer

In order to improve Wikipedia, I am offering to do a little bit of research on behalf of interested editors without such access. I am willing to run searches and give you the results, so that you may obtain the actual source and incorporate it into your (properly referenced, OR-less, NPOV) article. ;-) I am, for the most part, not willing to pick through the results, obtain the actual source (possible copyright issues), or help you write your article.

Conditions

I will only return bibliographical results, NOT the actual source text.

Obtaining the source, reading it, and incorporating it into the article will be your responsibility. If it appears editors are abusing my offer of goodwill by citing references without obtaining and reading the source (see WP:V) then I will remove the information and ensure that bad faith notices will be posted. Please do not take advantage of this resource. ;-)

My time is limited, and there is no guarantee on expedient service. I will work on requests when I can, but I wouldn't expect miracles. Please place requests below. I would ask that you each include as much specific information as possible regarding keywords for the search, expected locations of results (legal journals, scientific journals, etc.), date of request, and any other information that will make searching easier. The easier the request, the more likely it will be answered quickly. If you can say exactly what databases you want searched (JSTOR, LexisNexis, EBSCO, etc.) then your search will most likely be expedited.

Please watch your results page. If I post results, I will likely let you know on your talk page, but it's best to watch your results page (USER:Blaxthos/Research requests/Title).

If any interested editors want to make this easier on me via templates, categories, or something similar, I'm all for it. Get in touch. ;-)

I have chosen to make this a userspace project, for now, and I reserve the right to refuse requests and terminate assistance (or this service) at any time.

Current requests

IBM (example request)

Requesting editor: Blaxthos (talk · contribs)
Article: IBM (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Date: 3 March 2007
Topic: IBM Patents (1990 to 2000)
Sources: US Patents, Scienfitic journals
Keywords: IBM patents
Details: I want to know about IBM's patents from 1990 to 2000.

Coalition for the Homeless

Requesting editor: Markeer (talk · contribs)
Article: Coalition for the Homeless (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Date: 3 August 2007
Topic: Coalition for the Homeless history and legal actions.
Sources: Lexus Nexus, Social Services Journals (if possible)
Keywords: Coalition for the Homeless, New York City Homelessness
Details: I'm attempting to build this article on the oldest homelessness advocacy group in the US but have only limited access to their case history/decisions, as well as any peer reviewed articles about the organization's history. Absolutely no rush, and if you are uninterested, short of time, or simply unable to find anything, I completely understand. If you have any success, I will of course add the citations to the article and I've placed this page on my watchlist so no need to contact me on my talk page.
- Results: USER:Blaxthos/Research requests/Coalition for the Homeless

Role Playing Game: GURPS

Requesting editor: Gavin.collins (talk · contribs)
Article: GURPS (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views)
Date: 16 October 2007
Topic: Role playing game system known as GURPS published by Steve Jackson Games.
Sources: Any and all
Keywords: GURPS, Role playing game, Steve Jackson Games
Details: I'm curious to see if there are any academic sources out there related to these games. My hypothesis is that these games are notable, or not. My hunch is that computer games and possibly novels have been derived from these games. If they are refered to in an academic journal, that would be evidence of notability, and I can contribute this information to the article.
- Results: USER:Blaxthos/Research requests/GURPS