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Psychology 136 (Scott)

Guide Access

https://libguides.ucmerced.edu/psy136_scott

Library Session Goals

By the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • identify and select psychology and related databases based on content, coverage and functionality 
  • craft effective searches & use database functionality to locate relevant original research and review articles
  • access the full text of articles through Get It At UC and/or Interlibrary Loan
  • locate ongoing assistance for your research needs

Introduction: From Idea to Library

North Carolina State University (NCSU) Libraries, 2:28

LibWizard Finding Empirical Studies in PsycInfo

Finding Empirical Studies in PsycInfo

Finding Empirical Studies in Psycinfo Tutorial

Instructions:

1. Connect to the campus network via the VPN if you are off-campus.  You will need this connection to access one or more library databases while taking the tutorial.

2. Take the short quiz at the end of the tutorial. Enter your email address AND your professor's email address. Afterwards locate the email confirmation. These emails often go to your SPAM folder, so be sure to check there.  It is often easiest to search in your email account for the phrase "Certificate of completion" to find your email confirmation.

3. You are ready! Click on the link below to start the tutorial. Follow the instructions on the left hand of the screen and, as directed, complete activities in the main screen (right).

Finding Empirical Studies in PsycInfo >> https://ucmercedlibrary.libwizard.com/f/empirical-psycinfo