PsycINFO tutorials on EBSCOhost

Using the Methodology Limiter in PsycINFO on EBSCOhost

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:13:53 -0400

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Methodology limiter in a search of the PsycINFO database on EBSCOhost.

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Sample PsycINFO Search on EBSCOhost

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:54:59 -0500

This is an updated sample search of PsycINFO on the EBSCOhost platform. We use a search example question to illustrate how you can use the elements of a question to build a search with the thesaurus.

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How to Find Three Peer-Reviewed Empirical Journal Articles in PsycINFO

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:21 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find peer-reviewed items in PsycINFO on EBSCOhost.

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PsycTESTS: How to Search for Tests

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:36:55 -0400

PsycTESTS: How to Find Supporting Documents (Norms, Analyses, Manuals, Guides, etc.)

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:36:55 -0400

PsycTESTS is a research database that provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, and other assessments as well as descriptive and administrative information.

This tutorial demonstrates how to find supporting documentation for tests in the PsycTESTS database via EBSCOhost.

Supporting documentation can be answer sheets, instructor/test manual/guides, student/study guides, test materials, directions/instructions, checklists, class record sheets, norms/analyses, lessons with tests, and other materials.

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Why Use the Thesaurus?

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:34:42 -0400

The APA Thesaurus ensures that you find the most relevant research on your topic. This tutorial demonstrates how--and why-- to use the thesaurus when searching PsycINFO via EBSCOhost..

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Grant and Sponsorship Data in PsycINFO Records

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:38:48 -0400

In the 2012 PsycINFO reload, we created new subelements to the Grant/Sponsorship field to capture data that includes Sponsor, Recipient, Grant Number, Funding Amount, Date, and other details. This tutorial demonstrates four ways to search the Grant/Sponsorship field!

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PsycTESTS: Finding Reliability and Validity

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:36:57 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find reliability and validity data for tests in the PsycTESTS database via EBSCOhost.

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PsycTESTS:"Can I Use the Tests?": Permissions, Fees, and Other Factors

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:35:18 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates a few of the factors you'll want to consider when reusing or adapting a test: fees, permissions, test availability, and reliability/validity.

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Submitting Your Material for Coverage in PsycEXTRA

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:19:35 -0400

The PsycEXTRA database contains hard-to-find materials called "gray literature" or "fugitive literature." These materials include theses, dissertations, conference papers, conference abstracts, and conference programs.

If you have completed a thesis, dissertation, or conference paper, consider submitting your materials for inclusion in the PsycEXTRA database! This tutorial explains the benefits of submitting your work and outlines the submission guidelines.

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Using the Classification Codes

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:30:31 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use APA's classification codes to narrow a search.

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The complete list of classification codes can also be found at http://www.apa.org/databases/training/classcodes.html.

Using the Author Affiliation Field

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:34:59 -0500

This video demonstrates how to use the Author Affiliation field of PsycINFO on the EBSCOhost platform.

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Using Visual Search

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:48:47 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use EBSCOhosts's Visual Search to find material in the PsycINFO database.

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Sample Search: What role does the environment play in childhood and adolescent obesity?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:48:15 -0400

EBSCOhost Sample Search: What role does the environment play in childhood and adolescent obesity?

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Sample Search: What are the side effects of antipsychotics when used for treatment of schizophrenia?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:42:21 -0400

EBSCOhost Sample Search: What are the side effects of antipsychotics when used for treatment of schizophrenia?

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In Search of Tests & Measures

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:57 -0400

If a test is used in the methodology of a study, the name of the test is listed in the Tests & Measures field of PsycINFO. This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Tests and Measures field of PsycINFO on the EBSCOhost platform.

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In Search of Methodology

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:43 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find research that used a particular methodology.

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How to Find DOIs in PsycINFO

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:44:51 -0500

This tutorial defines digital object identifiers (DOIs) and explains how to find them in APA's PsycINFO database on a variety of platforms: APA PsycNET, EBSCOhost, OvidSP, and CSA Illumina.

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How to Create Permalinks of Custom Searches

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:40:58 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a permalink from a custom search of PsycINFO on EBSChost.

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