PSY 101: Finding Peer-Reviewed Articles
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Finding RESEARCH STUDIES
Not all articles in peer-reviewed journals are research studies. Research study articles will usually have a these headings within the article:
- Abstract
- Methods (description of the research procedure)
- Results
- Discussion or Conclusion
What is Peer Review?
Top 5 Article Databases
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window Multi-disciplinary database providing information for nearly every area of academic study. Includes an enormous collection of the most valuable peer-reviewed full text journals, as well as additional journals, magazines, newspapers and books.
- Science Direct This link opens in a new window
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window Opposing Viewpoints is a rich resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
- CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new window
TIPS
You may want to use the word Psychological or Psychology as one of your search terms.
You will also need to Limit your search to
- Scholarly (Peer Reviewed)
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