Workshop Goals:

        Become familiar with Psychology databases and journals;

        Practice searching PsychINFO using both keyword and thesaurus search terms;

        Learn to analyze the contents of article citations and abstracts;

        Identify and locate one full text article;

   Discuss search process & ask questions.

Resources:

      Library Home page 
locate these important links: remote access information; APA citation reference guide; Library Psychology Databases &  Periodicals    www.uwec.edu/library

       Core & More discipline list

SearchSpot: Psychology

        PsychINFO database  (handout:Guide ) Learn about PsychINFO using the Alphabetical List
 Today you should learn to:

Search using keyword terms
Search using thesaurus terms
Combine search terms using SEARCH HISTORY
Use Limiters:  determine when, why and how to use them
Use FIND IT to locate full text

Print Psychology journals 2^nd floor McIntyre Library journal collections: 

virtual 2nd floor tour :current/bound/microform; copy service; microfilm scanner)

Other important library collections:JSTOR: Psychology section
title example: Social Psychology Quarterly 1979-2001

After Class assignment:

To prepare you for your class paper project, review PsychINFO searches; practice with several key words/phrases and thesaurus searches; practice limiting and combining searches.

Explore Annual Reviews, and other library databases from the Core & More list; examine library reference materials; Psychology print and online library journals.

As you continue your research and in order to locate additional materials to support your topic, try searching multiple Psychology resources using the SearchSpot Custom Search.

Reference Assistance:  836-3858 library.reference@uwec.edu  
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