Guide to Psychology 303
Tip: Keep an Open Mind.
While you explore and evaluate scholarly sources, it's important to remember that the research process is iterative.
Encyclopedias
Finding Topics and Overviews
- Encyclopedias are a great place to find authoritative overviews of key theories and explore possible research topics.
- Note any key terms, names, dates, etc., and check the bibliographies at the end of the articles for useful sources.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowProvides full-text reference books in 20 subject areas. It includes over 180 titles and 65,000 images "powered by a network of cross-references that cut across topics, titles and publishers to provide answers - and new connections - in context." coverage: Varies
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new windowAllows you to search a single eBook or multiple eBooks at once, including multi-volume encyclopedias, biographical collections, and specialized reference sources. Subjects covered include Arts, Biography, Business, Education, Environment, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Multicultural Studies, Nation and World, Religion, Science, Social Science, and more. coverage: Updated continuously
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