A Research Guide to Psychology: Print and Electronic Sources

by Deborah Dolan

Overview

This authoritative research guide uses a problem-solving approach to presenting print and electronic resources.
Coverage includes:

• Definition and deep background sources
• Specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks
• Current research - Journal Articles and Annual Reviews
• Tests and Measures
• Bibliographies
• U.S. Government Resources
• Biographical Resources
• Directories and Organizations
• Style Guides
• Diagnostic Measures
• Career Path and Educational Resources
• Book Reviews
• Major Museums and Archives

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442276017
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/08/2018
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	8.87(w) x 11.48(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Deborah Dolan is associate professor of library services and subject specialist for psychology at Hofstra University. She has an M.A. and doctoral credits in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an M.L.S. in library science from Queens College, City University of New York. She has taught various psychology courses at University College of Maryland, State University of New York at Old Westbury, and Nassau Community College. Since 2001, she has been teaching information literacy to and conducting research consultations in psychology with undergraduates, doctoral students, and faculty at Hofstra University. She has published articles within library science and psychology.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Research Problems and their Solutions: Types of Resources
Chapter 2: Definitions to Deep Background – Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and Handbooks
Chapter 3: Current Research – Journal Articles and Annual Reviews
Chapter 4: Tests and Measures
Chapter 5: Theses and Dissertations (T and D)
Chapter 6: Annotated and Un-annotated Bibliographies
Chapter 7: US Government Agencies
Chapter 8: Biographical Resources
Chapter 9: Directories and Organizations
Chapter 10: Style Guides and Related Resources
Chapter 11: Diagnostic Manuals and Related Resources
Chapter 12: Career Path and Education Resources
Chapter 13: Book Reviews
Chapter 14: Major Museums and Archives of Psychology

Editorial Reviews

Deborah Dolan’s A Research Guide to Psychology provides readers with a thorough, comprehensive, and well-organized overview of sources for informational research in the field. Librarians will appreciate having access to this full description of resources available to them and the users they serve.

Cheri Smith

Written by an academic librarian who serves as subject specialist for psychology, this is a thorough guide to finding information in psychology, suitable for upper-level undergraduates, grad students, and researchers.. . Overall, highly recommended for libraries supporting researchers in psychology and mental health fields.

American Reference Books Annual

Whether you are a high school student or an established full professor, Deborah Dolan’s AResearch Guide to Psychology: Print and Electronic Sources is an invaluable resource for becoming familiar with and conducting searches of the vast scientific psychological literature.

Jonathan S. Abramowitz

This volume provides an extensive annotated bibliography for advanced high school through doctoral students and practitioners researching in the field of psychology.. . .The work represents a wealth of information and includes an item number index. Highly recommended.

Choice Reviews

Deborah Dolan’s A Research Guide to Psychology is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to current information in the key areas of psychology. This is an indispensable resource for anyone conducting research in psychology and related disciplines.

Denis G. Sukhodolsky

This volume provides an extensive annotated bibliography for advanced high school through doctoral students and practitioners researching in the field of psychology.. . .The work represents a wealth of information and includes an item number index. Highly recommended.

Choice

This volume provides an extensive annotated bibliography for advanced high school through doctoral students and practitioners researching in the field of psychology.. . .The work represents a wealth of information and includes an item number index. Highly recommended.

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