| The following is a selected
list of resources for starting research in
Human Development. For further assistance,
contact
Yvonne
Nalani Meulemans,Behavioral Sciences and Nursing Librarian.
|
|
|
| |
| Getting
started Before you start your research, clearly
articulate your topic. Consult your
course notes or your textbook for ideas
of interest. Look up terms and concepts in specialized
academic dictionaries and encyclopedias to familiarize yourself with research
trends and direct you to further
information sources.
Vital Statistics of the United States
Adolescence
in America: an encyclopedia
Child development
Encyclopedia of
aging
Encyclopedia of family life
HQ534 .E53 1999
REFERENCE
Encyclopedia of multicultural America
Encyclopedia of public health
Encyclopedia of sociology
Encyclopedia of women and gender
HQ1115 .E53 2001
REFERENCE
The
Gale encyclopedia of psychology
International encyclopedia of marriage
and family
The International encyclopedia of sexuality
HQ21 .I68 1997
REFERENCE
|
| |
| Books
Books often provide a broader treatment of a topic
or issue. A book on the issue you are studying
can provide some background and a base of knowledge.
A research project always needs some sort
of background or context before discussing
the particular issue you are interested
in.
For example, if you are interested in
parental anxiety when children are in day
care, you should find materials that discuss
parental anxiety in general, as well as
materials that discuss issues surrounding
day care.
Books at Cal
State San Marcos
Library Catalog [
Search Tips ]
Search our local collection of about 250,000
books.
Other Options
Circuit (1-3
day delivery)
Search the collections of other San Diego
area libraries -- about 3,000,000 books.
Find and request books directly online;
pick them up at our Library in 1-3 days.
WorldCat
(5-10 day delivery)
Search the collections of libraries world-wide
-- about 52,000,000 books. Find a book
in this database, and fill-out an
Interlibrary
Loan delivery request. Book will be
delivered to Library for pickup.
|
| |
| Journal
articles
A scholarly journal is
a periodical written for an audience of
professionals/researchers in a particular
field. These journals contain scholarly
articles.
A professional/researcher relies on these
publications in order to understand what
is being studied in their discipline, and
when developing and conducting their own
research.
As a student, part of your job
is to learn about what is being currently
studied and learn how original
research is conducted.
Most Useful 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 Sociological Abstracts
Provides access to the latest international findings in theoretical and applied sociology, social science, and political science.
Coverage: 1963→current 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 ERIC
A national database of education literature, including reports and journal articles.
Coverage: 1966→current CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Provides abstracts for articles from 1,700 journals in the fields of nursing and allied health.
Coverage: 1982→current
Also Useful PAIS
An important index to political, economic, and social issues in current debate.
Coverage: 1972→current Child Abuse, Child Welfare & Adoption Database
Includes abstracts and citations from books, journal articles, and other publications regarding the maltreatment of children.
Coverage: 1965→current Chicano Database
Abstracts for books, journal articles and other material about Mexican-Americans.
Coverage: 1900→current MedlinePlus
A large, encyclopedia-like database with excellent patient information on diseases, conditions, clinical trials, hospitals, and other areas of medicine and dentistry.
Coverage: current POPLINE
Provides comprehensive coverage on population, family planning, and related health issues. Includes abstracts from published and unpublished sources all over the world.
Coverage: 1827→current Combined Health Information Database (CHID)
Provides abstracts of reports, articles, and other printed material produced by health-related federal agencies; also how to obtain the material.
Coverage: 1985→current
|
|
| |
| APA
style
Sites with examples of in-text citations and works
cited pages.
APA Quick Reference
Guide
In-text citing and works cites 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.
It is highly recommended that you have your own
copy of the APA Manual, as the library's copies are
often checked out.
 |
Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association. 5th ed.
Washington, DC : American Psychological Association,
2001.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
