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Book SynopsisThis 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 handbooksCurrent research - Journal Articles and Annual ReviewsTests and MeasuresBibliographiesU.S. Government ResourcesBiographical ResourcesDirectories and OrganizationsStyle GuidesDiagnostic MeasuresCareer Path and Educational ResourcesBook ReviewsMajor Museums and Archives
Trade ReviewThis 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 *
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 A Research 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, professor of psychology and neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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, psychology librarian and program director for Teaching, Research, and User Services, University of Notre Dame
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, associate professor, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine
Table of ContentsChapter 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
