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Research Methods - Ghiraldi

Instructor Name: 
Loraina Ghiraldi
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...

Citation Guides

APA Citation Guide - American Psychological Society

APA Citation GuideThis citation guide was created by the WORD Studio and is based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 5th ed. (Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2001). For additional examples, please refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, which is available in the collections of ODY Library and the Science Library. Questions about about citing sources? Consider making an appointment with a WORD Studio tutor.