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Background
research
Search our library catalog for information sources
that will help you describe the problem and articulate
that the need exists for your proposed program.
Remember that books will give you an overview of an
issue, phenomenon, or population.
Search
CSUSM Library
Browse
reference sources
These are selected sources that may provide basic
information; e.g. demographics, statistics,
definitions.
Find
Research Studies
For specific research done on underlying program
theories, funding, and program assessment, search
the databases below.
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Suggested
Databases
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Social Services Abstracts
Abstracts of current research focused on social work,
human services, and related areas, including social
welfare, social policy, and community development.
Coverage: 1980→current
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Sociological Abstracts
Provides access to the latest international
findings in theoretical and applied sociology,
social science, and political science.
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PsycINFO
Available via EbscoHost: A comprehensive international
database of psychology, covering the academic, research,
and practice literature in psychology from over 45
countries in more than 30 languages.
Coverage: 1887→current
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ERIC
A national database of education literature, including
reports and journal articles.
Coverage: 1966→current
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PubMed @ CSUSM
The premier database of world biomedical
literature on clinical medicine and preclinical
research.
Medline provides a more user-friendly
interface, but less updated content.
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CINAHL
Provides abstracts for articles from 1,700
journals in the fields of nursing and allied
health.
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Program
funding/evaluation
Selected sources
The selected
sources below provide background information to
get started on putting together your grant proposal or
program evaluation.
The complete guide to nonprofit management
HD62.6 .C66 2000 4th
Floor Stacks
Legal and organizational practices in
nonprofit management
HD62.6 .F47 2000
4th
Floor Stacks
Accountability and effectiveness evaluation
in non-profit organizations
HF5686.N56 C88 2000 4th
Floor Stacks
Guidelines for preparing proposals
HF5718.5.M43 1991
4th
Floor Stacks How to write a grant proposal
HG177 .N49 2003
4th
Floor Stacks
Operating grants for nonprofit organizations
HG177 .O67 2000
Reference
Proposal planning and writing
HG177.5.U6 M56 2003
4th
Floor Stacks
Effective financial management in public and
nonprofit agencies : a practical and integrative
approach
HJ197 .M35 l995 4th
Floor Stacks
Analyzing costs, procedures,
processes, and outcomes in human services
HV11 .Y37 1996 4th
Floor Stacks
Storytelling for grantseekers : the guide to
creative nonprofit fundraising
HV41.2 .C53 2002 4th
Floor Stacks
Assessing outcomes in child and family
services : comparative design and policy issues
HV707 .A87 2002 4th
Floor Stacks
Evaluation in child and family services :
comparative client and program perspectives
HV715 .E945 2002 4th
Floor Stacks
- Many social services have some involvement
with various levels of government. For example, HeadStart
receives funding and is closely tied to state and federal
government. A wealth of information can be found by
searching for these types of documents.
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Click here
for help on finding and using
Gov Docs.
Using web sites
Much of the information on the web is questionable and not appropriate for a
college-level research project. It is highly recommended that you formally evaluate any
web site before choosing to include the information you find
in your research project.
Management paper
While outside sources are not required for
the Management Paper, you can also include information
beyond the textbook. Click on the links below to find
materials
related to grants and
organizational management.
Citing your sources
It is highly recommended that have your own copy of
Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association because the library's circulating copies are
frequently checked out.
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Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association. 5th ed.
Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2001.
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Sites with examples
APA Quick Reference
Guide
In-text citing and works cited examples.
Using APA Style 5th edition
The OWL (Online Writing Lab) at Purdue
University provides a myriad of example
of works cited and in-text citations.
Bookmark this page!
apastyle.org
Produced by the APA, this site contains
a wealth of information about APA citation
style. It is not a replacement for owning
the Publication Manual, though.
Citation generator
www. Knightcite.com First choose APA style. Then
check if you used the print or electronic copy.
Review citation carefully for typos and other
errors!
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