MKTG 2P91: Introduction to Marketing

This research guide is targeted at Brock University students enrolled in MKTG 2P91 (Introduction to Marketing) but may also be useful for students enrolled in MKTG 2P51 (Marketing Basics). This guide will help you to conduct research for your Marketing Plan Paper & Presentation (or similar kinds of research-based assignments).

	Introduction to Primary & Secondary Sources
	Situation Analysis / Environmental Analysis
	Industry & Competitor Analysis
	Target Market Specification
	Financials: Sales Forecasting; Marketing & Advertising Cost Data, etc.
	Marketing Plans
	Criteria for Evaluating Information Sources
	Cite Your Sources
	Get Help / Book An Appointment

This guide provides links to information sources (free/open access OR subscription-based) that will help you locate secondary data sources and other external information to support your situation analysis and the development of your marketing plan (or similar type of assignment).

• Free resources are available to anyone, so these are one that you will be able to access after you graduate from Brock University. These are noted by an orange padlock icon 
• Subscription-based resources are ones that are paid for by Brock University, and access is limited to current faculty, students, and staff. You will no longer have free access to most of these resources after you graduate from Brock University (although some are licensed for Alumni use) but there are many options for accessing similar information sources. Look for the  icon.