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UWP102H: Writing in Human Development and Psychology
by Melissa Browne – April 27, 2020
Use this guide to identify sources for your Review of Literature. For a comprehensive listing of scholarly search tools, visit the UC Davis Library website.
Information Research Framework
Consider these questions to help you focus your research:
1. TOPIC/QUESTION(S): What do you already know? What do you still want to find out?
2. SOURCES: What types of evidence would help inform your thinking about this topic?
Types of Sources: |
Research Tool: |
|---|---|
| Books, E-books | UC Davis Library Catalog (See also: HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service) |
| Articles | Subscription Database(s) – Subject Guides |
| Web Sources | Commercial Search Engine(s) |
3. SEARCH: What has been published in credible sources?
4. ANALYZE: It’s likely you will revise your search strategies and/or perspective on your topic as you navigate the research process.
Narrow the G_A_P if your topic is broad:
- Geography, e.g by location or setting
- Aspect/Angle e.g. type of therapy/treatment/intervention, medication
- Population e.g. age range, sex, ethnicity
Example: How is climate change affecting mental health?
Revised: What are the mental health impacts for adolescents (P) who have survived natural disasters (A) in the United States (G)?
- Additional strategies to narrow your topic:
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- Research methodology, e.g. empirical study, case study, clinical trial
- Publication date, e.g. last 3-5 years
Get Help
If you have questions about search tools or strategies:
- Ask a Librarian (24/7 online chat service staffed by librarians from the U.S. and U.K.)
- Drop-in Research Help (available Monday-Friday 10am-5pm via Zoom)
- Send Me an Email (ask a question or request a virtual appointment)
Additional Resources
- Psychology Subject Guide (UC Davis Library)
- APA Citation Style Resources (UC Davis Library)
- APA Tutorials and Webinars (APA)