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This updated booklet includes tips, resources, and URLs to aid students conducting research on Pearson Education's research website, www.researchnavigator.com. The guide contains a student access code for the Research Navigator database, offering students unlimited access to a collection of more than 25,000 discipline specific articles from top-tier academic publications and peer-reviewed journals, as well as the New York Times and popular news publications. The guide introduces students to the basics of the Internet and the World Wide Web, and includes tips for searching for articles on the site, and a list of journals useful for research in their discipline. Also included are hundreds of web resources for the discipline, as well as information on how to correctly cite research. The guide is available packaged with new copies of the text.
This guide serves as a practical manual for students navigating the complexities of academic research within the field of abnormal psychology. Authors Linda R. Barr and Rebecca L. Walker-Sands provide a structured framework for utilizing digital databases, specifically the Research Navigator platform, to locate and evaluate scholarly sources. The text bridges the gap between general internet literacy and the specific requirements of academic inquiry in psychology.
What You Will Find
The subject matter points to a functional, instructional text designed to support undergraduate students in their initial research endeavors. The framing suggests a utilitarian approach, prioritizing accessibility and technical guidance over theoretical exploration.
Page Count:
128
Publication Date:
2007-02-27
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205408354
ISBN-13:
9780205408351
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