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Types of Resources
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1. Books in our print and e-book collections are found by searching the Online Catalog. |
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- Reference books, such as Encyclopedia of Psychology, give an overview of a topic.
- Circulating books generally provide greater depth on a topic. Use individual chapters or the complete book.
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2. Articles in our print and online collections are found by searching the Databases. |
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- Often focus on a specific topic and are usually published more quickly than books.
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Types of Articles
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Expert Screening |
Specialized Training of Author (e.g. PhD) |
Contain References |
Content Includes |
| Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Scholarly research |
| Magazine Articles |
Generally no |
Not usually |
Not usually |
Current topics not included in the scholarly literature (e.g. pop culture or current events) |
| Newspaper Articles |
Generally no |
Not usually |
Not usually |
Current events; book and movie reviews; or historical perspectives |
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3. Web Sites |
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- Should only be used when you can determine the source, accuracy, and currency.
Your professor should approve any web sites you use.
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Section 2: Search Strategies, page 1 of 6 |
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