PSYCH103 – K. Adedoyin
Using the CCBC Essex Library for research
Find print sources using the CCBC Library Catalog
A specialized encyclopedia can be a good starting point:
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Dictionary of theories, laws, and concepts in psychology
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Encyclopedia of psychology
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Biographical Dictionary of psychology
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REF BF31 .R625 1998
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REF BF31 .E52 2000
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REF BF109 .A1 B56 1997
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Find an article
The library subscribes to a number of full text databases.
Below is a sample of the most relevant ones for your topics.
For a complete list of databases go to Search for articles on your topics
In order to access these remotely you need a student ID.
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PsycINFO
[Research help guide]
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From the American Psychological Association, this database contains nearly 2.3 million citations and summaries of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, and dissertations in psychology and related disciplines.
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PsycArticles
[Research help guide]
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A source of full text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology
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Psychology Journals
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A database with full text coverage from top psychology and related publications for students and professionals
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Using the Web for research
The World Wide Web can provide a wealth of good resources. A search on the Web can also return inaccurate, outdated, erroneous information and unreliable sites. Start with evaluated sites available from directories such as Librarians' Index to the Internet.
TIP: If you go to a search engine such as Google, use advanced search for more focused searching.
Always evaluate what you find. Criteria for Evaluating Web Documents is available from CCBC Libraries.
Useful Web Site for this class
Theorists for developmental psychology
Covers most of the prominent theorists, and provides many helpful links.
Maintained by a psychology professor at York University/ George Mason University site.
A few last important words...
Remember to give credit for ideas or text used from others. Check our guide on plagiarism.
When you prepare your list of sources, go to our APA Citation Style Guide.
For more information, go to APAStyle.org.
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