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Psychology is an article-driven discipline, so go to the "Articles" tab for information on the best databases to use for finding articles on your topic.
For courses offered in the Spring 2013 semester, these links will take you to additional resources on your subject, including print books, ebooks, and web sites:
Addiction Prevention Environmental Strategies [See also CADCA report; Environmental ebook]
Cognitive Processes [See also Cognitive psychology; Cognition ebooks]
Introduction to Psychology [See also Ciccarelli guide; APA Topics]
Issues in Women's Studies [See Women's Studies research guide]
Psychological Tests and Assessment [See also APA Testing site; Tests in Print]
Psychology of Personality [See also Personality Project; SPSP website]
Research Methods & Analysis [See also Research Methods Knowledge Base]
Statistics [All courses] [See also Psychological Statistics]
If you are writing a psychology term paper or other big project, you may need to use interlibrary loan for items that Dulaney-Browne Library doesn't own. Try WorldCat for the easiest way to borrow books that you need from other libraries. For articles, our EBSCOhost databases have an ILL link on every article that is not full-text, so that ordering them is simple. (Please allow a few days for the book or article to be delivered; you will be contacted by email.)
Please remember always to cite the source where you obtained your information, according to the rules in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (online guide from Purdue University). See also our library's guide to plagiarism (APA) as well as the APA's own tutorial for more information.
If you ever have any trouble finding what you need, please don't hesitate to contact me or askalibrarian. We're here to help you!
Journal Articles
Use this box to search multiple EBSCOhost databases for psychology articles, or click on links below to search individual databases or journals.
PsycInfo, Medline, and Academic Search Complete are some of the best EBSCOhost databases for finding peer-reviewed articles on psychology. PQDT has online full-text of thousands of psychology dissertations and theses on many topics. See also the Directory of Open Access Journals for more online articles. An excellent selection of online full-text and print journals covering psychology can be found at Dulaney-Browne Library Electronic Journals in Psychology. Please note that the Dulaney-Browne Library may have some years of its psychology journals in the databases, in print on the shelves, and/or in microfiche. Some major psychology periodicals relevant to Spring 2013 courses include:
Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Annual Review of Psychology
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Science
International Journal of Testing
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Psychological Methods
Psychological Science
Psychology of Women Quarterly
Books and Reference Works
To find print books and ebooks held by our library, go to OCU’s online catalog and select “Subject” from the drop-down menu, then type a subject of your choice into the search-box. Here are some examples of subject headings:
Animal Behavior
Counseling
Developmental psychology
Dreams
Learning, Psychology of
Psychological theory
Psychology, Industrial
Psychology, Pathological [abnormal psychology]
Psychology--Statistical methods
Social psychology
Many psychology books in Dulaney-Browne Library are shelved in the classification numbers 150-158.9 (psychology) as well as 362.2 and 616.89 (mental disorders) in the reference area on the first floor and on the third floor. Some are electronic books available online through ebrary. To find books in other libraries and obtain them through interlibrary loan, try WorldCat
Reference Works
These sources are a good place to begin your research or to find general information on a topic. Available on the first floor of Dulaney-Browne Library (library use only), with some subject-specific dictionaries and encyclopedias available in full-text online through ebrary. Here are some examples of both print and electronic:
ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling (2009)
APA Dictionary of Psychology (2007)
Concise Dictionary of Psychology (1998). (ebrary)
Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology (2010)
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) (1994)
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [Text Revision, 2000] (DSM-IV-TR)
Experimental Design: A Handbook for Medical and Behavioral Research (2000). (ebrary)
Dictionary of Forensic Psychology (2008). (ebrary)
Dictionary of Theories, Laws, and Concepts in Psychology (1998). (ebrary)
Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology (2004)
Handbook of Child Psychology (2006)
Mental Measurements Yearbook (2010)
Oxford Dictionary of Psychology (2006)
Oxford Handbook of Social Neuroscience (2011)
Social Psychology: Handbook of Basic Principles (2007)
Tests: A Comprehensive Reference...(2008)
Web Sites
The following web sites are available free on the Internet and provide authoritative content:
American Psychological Association Psychology Topics
Association for Psychological Science
Child Welfare Information Gateway (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
Internet Resources in Psychology portal (Princeton University)
Social Psychology Network
Careers and Graduate Education
Guides
APA Divisions
Careers in Psychology (APA ebook, 2011)
Careers in Psychology (3rd ed., 2010)
Majoring in Psychology (2011)
Marky Lloyd's Careers in Psychology Page
Applying to Graduate School in Psychology (APA, 2008)
Getting in . . . Graduate School in Psychology (APA, 2007)
Online Psychology Career Center
PsycCareers (APA)
Graduate and Postgraduate Education (APA)
Psychology Graduate Applicant's Portal
Career Preparation (Psi Chi Honor Society)
How to Avoid the Kisses of Death in the Graduate School Application Process (Psi Chi)
Writing a Compelling Personal Statement (Psi Chi)
Guides for Writing C.V.'s and Resumes
The Curriculum Vita: A Student's Guide to Preparation (Psi Chi)
How to Write an Impressive CV & Cover Letter (2009)
Tips on Creating an Academic Vita (Social Psychology Network)
Gallery of Best Resumes (2004 ed.)
The Damn Good Resume Guide (2002 ed.)
Directories and Rankings of Graduate Programs
Graduate Study in Psychology (APA, 2011 ed.)
Peterson's Graduate and Professional Programs, vol.2 (2010 ed.)
APA-Accredited Programs (2011)
Top Psychology Schools (U.S. News, 2009)
Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2010-2011)
PhD Program Rankings (Social Psychology Network)
Social & Behavioral Sciences Programs (Gradschools.com)
Job Trends
APA Center for Workforce Studies
Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 print; 2012-13 online)
Job Listings
Quick Job Search (APA)
Employment Ads (APS)
Psychology Jobs (Psychologyjobs.com)
NASP Career Center (field-specific example)
