Welcome
This guide lists some of the best resources for getting started with research in education, human development, and counseling.
Use these tips for searching the databases:
- Enter multiple search terms in the boxes at the top.
- Check the box for Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals when searching for top-quality research.
- Use the date slider to limit to the most recent materials.
- Click on the Find It button to access an article PDF if none is available.
- After clicking on an article title, click on the Cite button to see the APA citation or click on Email to email yourself the PDF (if available) or the article summary.
Use the handouts below to see tips for searching the ERIC and PyscINFO databases.
Best Resources for Finding Research
You can search any of these databases individually or search all 5 databases at the same time by using the Education Research Plus box below (use the word AND to separate your search terms).
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ERICThe Education Resource Information Center (ERIC) is supported by the U.S. Department of Education and contains over 1.5 million records of journal articles, research reports, curriculum and teaching guides, conference papers, dissertations and theses, and books.
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Education SourceThis resource contains hundreds of full text journals, books and monographs, and education related conference papers with coverage dating back to 1880. It covers all levels of education — from early childhood to higher education — as well as all educational specialties such as multilingual education, health education and testing.
Note: This resource will be replacing the Education Full Text and Education Research Complete databases which will both be retired at the end of June 2018. -
Education Research CompleteThis resource provides access to hundreds of scholarly journals and numerous conference papers related to all areas of education from early childhood to higher education.
Note: This resource will be retired by the end of June 2018 but will be a part of a larger collection, Education Source. -
Education Full TextThis resource provides access to hundreds of scholarly journals. Content includes in-depth coverage of special education and thousands of names of educational tests. Coverage includes adult education, multicultural/ethnic education, teaching methods, and much more.
Note: This resource will be retired by the end of June 2018 but will be a part of a larger collection, Education Source. -
PsycINFOThe online version of Psychological Abstracts, indexing journal articles, book chapters, and dissertations. 1887- present.
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PsycARTICLESFull text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. It contains more than 153,000 articles from nearly 80 journals published by the American Psychological Association (APA) and allied organizations.
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