Teacher Research (Fall 2007)

Databases:
There are three primary databases you should search: Academic Search Premier, Education Research Complete, and ERIC. Depending on the research topic also try searching PsycARTICLES and PsycINFO. Use the links to learn more about what the database has to offer and take any of the five tutorials offered. Remember the importance of choosing the proper search terms to use. If you are having trouble with search terms remember to use the "subject terms" or "thesaurus" links to search for search terms used by the database.

Academic Search Premier – Information about this database/Tutorial

Education Research Complete – Information about this database/Tutorial

ERIC – Information about this database/Tutorial

PsycARTICLES – Information about this database/Tutorial

PsycINFO – Information about this database/Tutorial

Citation Format: APA (American Psychological Assoc.):
An APA citation formats information sheet is available by clicking on the Style Guides link on the Library’s homepage. Also, all the suggested databases provide APA and other citation styles for articles found in those databases. These citations can be e-mailed directly to you. After you select an appropriate article click on the “E-mail” link and then select the appropriate citation style under the “Citation Format” heading. You can also use this information sheet to guide your citation format. Or create a citation using Microsoft Word 2007. You can do this by selecting "References" and than "Citations & Bibliograpy".