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Search Tools & Strategies
- WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window Type key concepts in one box. Use quotation marks around phrases. Use the asterisk at the end of a root word to get results with different endings. For example, behav* will retrieve results with behavior, behaviors, behavioral, etc.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new window Separate key concepts in different boxes. Use quotation marks around phrases. Use the asterisk at the end of a root word to get results with different endings. For example, counsel* will retrieve results with counseling, counselor, counselors, etc.
- Google Scholar This link opens in a new window Type multiple key concepts. Use quotation marks around phrases. Narrow your results by adding keywords.Use the links on the right to access full text.
- ERIC This link opens in a new window Separate key concepts in different boxes. Use quotation marks around phrases. Use the asterisk at the end of a root word to get results with different endings. For example, counsel* will retrieve results with counseling, counselor, counselors, etc.
- Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window Separate key concepts in different boxes. Use quotation marks around phrases. Use the asterisk at the end of a root word to get results with different endings. For example, counsel* will retrieve results with counseling, counselor, counselors, etc.
- ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window Type key concepts in one box. Use quotation marks around phrases. Use the asterisk at the end of a root word to get results with different endings. For example, behav* will retrieve results with behavior, behaviors, behavioral, etc.
About Strategic Searching
Realize that information sources vary in content, format, and relevance to your needs, depending on the nature of your search and the scope of your research. Be flexible and understand that your first attempts at searching are just the starting point. Keep asking questions, keep revising your searches.
Videos
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