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Research Methods - Oakes

Instructor Name: 
Mark Oakes
Semester: 
2012 Fall
Course Code: 
PSYC 205

Course Resources

Research Guides and Tutorials

Database Selection for Psychologists

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.

Flow of Scientific Information

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.

RefWorks - Importing References from PsycINFO

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 - Unblocking Pop-Ups

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.

Research Approaches

There are many approaches to conducting research...