Download - HDP191 Library Research Lab fall 2014
HDP 191Field Research in Human
DevelopmentLiterature Review: skills and
resources
Mary Linn Bergstrom
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:1. Identify two databases most useful to your HDP 191 research topic.
2. Construct focused searches on your topic.
3. Differentiate between a ‘keyword’ and a ‘subject’ search.
4. Consult with Dr. Reese and the HDP Liaison Librarian about your research
topic and obtain help using the databases and finding literature.
5. Locate at least one journal article that contains a research study on your
topic.
• Visit http://ucsd.libguides.com/hdp for a list of HDP-related research
databases, more information, and how to contact me, your HDP Liaison
Librarian ~
1) What do we already know about the HDP191 Research Paper requirements?
a. Peer-reviewed articles _________________________________________________
b. Current literature ______________________________________________________
c. Methods section _______________________________________________________
d. Operational definition __________________________________________________
e. Works cited using APA Guidelines _________________________________________
2) Briefly look at this article:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107906320401600104
What elements in this article relate to the 191 research parameters?
Focus Your Search
1. Select relevant databases -
There may be more than one!
Databases vary in appearance and functionality.
Focus Your Search
Construct your initial search
What is your question?
Keep it simple.
Does the database have a thesaurus?
colloquial=natural language=keyword >>>> scholarly=structured vocabulary=subject
Terminology may vary.
What ‘limits’ does the database allow you to set?
Peer reviewed, language, publication date range, age group, etc.
Focus Your Search
Review your search results.
Too many?
use limits
add terms
Too few?
simplify your query
Off topic?
explore another database
Review & Refine Results
Store and Organize Results
• gather, organize, store all types of information
• generate citations and bibliographies according to required output style (i.e. American Psychological Association [APA]