Research Methods - Oakes

Choosing the best database to search is often a challenge.  This guide offers a set of questions to consider when choosing which databases to search.

Understanding where a specific resource sits within the "flow" of scientific information is a crucial skill.  The attached PDF offers one perspective of where different types of publications sit on this continuum.

Interested in using RefWorks to manage your citations?  This guide provides instructions for using RefWorks and PsychiNFO.

RefWorks is a software application accessed from the SLU Libraries' website that will help you…

• Format bibliographies and citations automatically while you research
• Create and organize a personal research database online
• Access your information online from any computer, anywhere
• Share your database with colleagues around the world

Any SLU student, faculty or staff can use RefWorks. It is provided for your use by the SLU Libraries.

RefWorks uses "pop-up" windows to function.  In order to use RefWorks you will need to disable the pop-up blocker in your browser (e.g. Firefox or Internet Explorer).  The following tutorial provides instruction for disabling you pop-up blocker.

There are many approaches to conducting research...