Linda Gronberg-Quinn
EDTR/PSYC 103
There are many resources through the library and the Internet to do your research. Here are just a few suggestions:
Books: Top
Human Growth & Development books are in these sections of the library:
BF for developmental psychology and child development
QP for human physiology
RJ for child and adolescent development
HQ for different stages of life
Do a subject search using the CCBC Dundalk Library Catalog to find books on your topic. Use the index or table of contents in the books to narrow your search. (Hint- Start with a subject search on your topic,ex: Parenting. If you can't find anything on your topic, try a keyword search ex: parenting and children.)
Magazine, Journals, & Newspapers: Top
Go to the Periodical page to find out information on Magazines, Journals and Newspapers.
To access these databases from home follow the instructions for off-campus access.
Databases by Subject will find periodical articles on different subject areas.
The Education Databases, Health Databases, and Psychology Databases might help you the best.
Search Tips for Databases - Remember to try different search words to find information. Use your particular topic or use broad terms
Research Tips :Top
How to Do Research - helpful link on research
How to Write a Research Paper - From OCLC Hot Topics - June 5, 2002
Citing Sources -Make sure you use the correct citation for your research material.
APA Style from University of Wisconsin-Madison Includes formatting in APA style.
Plagiarism - Make sure you do not plagiarize
Web Resources: Top
Use Evaluative Web Guides, such as Librarian's Index to the Internet, to find web sites on your broad topic. They will give you links to more specific information.
Use Search Engines, such as Google to focus your search for web sites.
To get better results connect your terms with the Boolean term "and" (ex:aging and dying,) or put quotes around a phrase (ex:"child development".) Performing Precise Searches on web searching
Evaluate your material for its relevance and authenticity. See evaluation criteria for web sites
Suggested Web Sites: Top Many of these web sites are selected from Evaluative Web Guides.
Child Development:
Child and Family WebGuide A searchable site that "describes and evaluates web sites that contain research-based information about child development." About 125 sites are arranged in the categories Education/Learning, Health/Mental Health, Family/Parenting, Childcare/Daycare, and Typical Development. There is also a section for parents that includes after school activities, child care, family weekends, movies and media, private schools, and summer activities (these sites are not rated). Created by faculty and librarians at Tufts University. http://www.cfw.tufts.edu
Zero to Three Dedicated to promotion of healthy development of children from birth to age three. This searchable site contains information on a baby's social, emotional, and intellectual development. The site has sections for parents and for professionals. Brainworks explores how the brain develops in the context of relationships. Included are a glossary and related resources. Parent Information contains excerpts from the bimonthly bulletin Zero to Three, which includes rhymes and fingerplays in English and Spanish, books and young children, social skills, and others. There is also information about choosing child care, developmental milestones, many helpful tips, and much more. http://zerotothree.org
Adolescence Directory On-Line ADOL is a site designed to help teachers, counselors, adolescents, and parents better understand teen development. Includes information on health and mental health issues, conflicts and violence, and counselor resources about adolescence. The "Teens only" section provides teens with access to electronic magazines, help with homework, sports info, pen pals, and games. http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Child Development -Many links from U.S. National Network for Child Care
The Future of Children - A journal of information on major issues related to children's well-being.
Education: Top
Educational Ref Desk search their database, archives, resource guide and lesson plans.
Early Childhood Educators and Family Web Center Click on teacher page for many links to child development and learning. http://users.sgi.net/~cokids/
Other educational Web sites in Online Reference: Education
Psychology :
APA Help Center The American Psychological Association (APA) offers information on "How To Find Help with Life's Problems," including when to seek help and where to find it, workplace psychology, stress, depression, family problems, and the connection between mind and body. Searchable and a detailed site map. http://helping.apa.org/
Psych Web This searchable site contains links for the APA (American Psychological Association) style guidelines and tutorials, full-text print resources including pamphlets, career information, and listings of psychology departments with an Internet presence. There is also a searchable database of links to online journals, many of which provide free, full-text access. Additionally, there is a briefly annotated directory of related resources as well as articles on a wide variety of topics including hypnosis, sports psychology, states of consciousness, and more. By a Georgia Southern University professor of psychology. http://www.psychwww.com
PsychCrawler Indexing the web for psychology articles & web sites from APA.
