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Psychology 213.3 Library Research Session

Psychology 213.3 Library Research Session. September 2013. Today we will. Introduce journal articles: what are they scholarly & popular sources where to find them Use PsycINFO to find empirical journal articles Introduce APA citation style & tips. Journal Articles.

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Psychology 213.3 Library Research Session

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  1. Psychology 213.3Library Research Session September 2013

  2. Today we will ... • Introduce journal articles: • what are they • scholarly & popular sources • where to find them • Use PsycINFO to find empirical journal articles • Introduce APA citation style & tips

  3. Journal Articles • What are journal articles? • How are articles different from books? • Where can you search for articles?

  4. Types of Journal Articles Academic / Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed Popular • Example • Example

  5. Types of Journal Articles Academic / Scholarly / Peer-Reviewed Popular • Written by academics / experts in the field • Author’s credentials are listed • Bibliography is provided • Reviewed by other experts /peers in the field • Intended audience is professionals, researchers, or students in the field • Authored by journalists / staff writers • Written for the general public • Bibliographies are rarely included • May include advertisements

  6. Finding Empirical Research in PsycINFO Empirical Study: A study based on facts, systematic observation, or experiment, rather than theory or general philosophical principle. For an empirical study, one designs an experiment &/or observes variables under carefully controlled conditions or interviews people first & then analyses the data obtained in order to determine the effects of the variables.

  7. Research Question Research Question (NOT a thesis statement) Is there empirical research to support that cognitive behaviour therapy is effective in treating children who experience posttraumatic stress disorder?

  8. Getting Started ...... • Psychology Research Guide • http://libguides.usask.ca/psychology OR • Library home page • http://library.usask.ca/ • Find Resources • Subject Pages & Guides • Psychology

  9. Steps to Searching PsycINFO • Identify & search key concepts • Combine searches • Apply limits (age, methodology, etc.) • View and evaluate citations, then find full-text • Export results Need help? Consult the PsycINFO tabs on the Psychology Research guide

  10. Let’s try a search .... PsycINFO database

  11. Steps to Searching PsycINFO • Identify & search key concepts • Combine searches • Apply limits (age, methodology, etc.) • View and evaluate citations, then find full-text • Export results Need help? Consult the PsycINFO tabs on the Psychology Research guide

  12. APA Citation Style • See the APA Citation Style tab • Citing e-journals • DOI • Digital Object Identifier • ex: doi:10.1016/j.chb.2009.10.001 • No DOI? Use URL of journal homepage • PsycINFO APA output style ... useful but watch for errors

  13. Need Help ..... • Review Psychology Research Guide • Contact us: • Angie.Gerrard@usask.ca • Mon, Tues, Wed • Ask Us (in-person, email, chat, phone) • 7 days a week

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