Psychology Resources at Cook Library

Fall 2012 library instruction lesson for Towson University PSYC 687 - Advanced Experimental Design

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1. Kimberly Miller Research & Instruction Library Albert S. Cook Library Fall 2012
2. • Kimberly Miller • kimberlymiller@towson.edu • 410-704-6324 • Reference • In-person: Reference desk (3rd Floor) • Phone: 410-704-2462 • IM/Email: http://cooklibrary.towson.edu • Text: 66746 & start your question with askcook • Social Media • Twitter @CookLibraryofTU • Albert S. Cook Library Facebook Profile
3. • Overview of Cook Library Services • Literature review discussion • Cook OneSearch • Databases – finding articles • Citation management tools (if time…)
4. http://cooklibrary.towson.edu
5. What is a “literature review?” Why is it important… in general? For this course? How do you get started?
6. • Find a list of databases on the course or subject gateway • Choose one database to start, but don’t stop there! • Keywords – think like a computer • Try different combinations in multiple searches
7. How does stress affect college students? What is “Stress?” • Pressure • Chronic stress • Social stress • Psychological stress Which “effect on college students?” • Academic performance • Physical health • Mental health * / AND / OR / NOT “stress*” AND “college student*” AND “academic performance”
8. Cook OneSearch • Search more* of the Library's collections at once. • Find books, articles, media, government information, and other library resources all in one place. • Search what Towson owns as well as resources at other USMAI Libraries. *but not ALL!!
9. • Each group choose a different database to analyze… •PsycINFO •Scopus •Social Science Citation Index •Google Scholar •PubMed
10. Topic: Anxiety Disorders • Which words (or combinations of words) find the best results for the topic? Synonyms? • Is there an advanced search? Which do you prefer: advanced or basic search? Why? • Which features of the database were most useful? • How do you save or export your results? Will it generate citations? • Problems or questions? • Be prepared to demonstrate your search!
11. •PsycINFO •Scopus •Social Science Citation Index •Google Scholar •PubMed
12. • Use the database and citations to generate synonyms/search terms • Abstract • Subject terms (if available) • Cited references • Use limiters… carefully • Multiple searches in multiple databases • Use advanced database features to your advantage • Find it! • Interlibrary Loan • Citation management • Refworks • Zotero
13. • Kimberly Miller • kimberlymiller@towson.edu • 410-704-6324 • Reference • In-person: Reference desk (3rd Floor) • Phone: 410-704-2462 • IM/Email: http://cooklibrary.towson.edu • Text: 66746 & start your question with askcook
14. Please take a moment to tell me what you thought about this session! http://bit.ly/687feedback