HDP 191 Field Research Library Research Lag

1. HDP 191Field Research in Human Development
Literature Review: skills and resources
Mary Linn Bergstrom

2. Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
1.Identify two databases most useful to your HDP 191 research topic.
2.Construct focused searches on your topic.
3.Differentiate between a ‘keyword’ and a ‘subject’ search.
4.Consult with Dr. Reese and the HDP Liaison Librarian about your research topic and obtain help using the databases and finding literature.
5.Locate at least one journal article that contains a research study on your topic.
•Visit http://ucsd.libguides.com/hdpfor a list of HDP-related research databases, more information, and how to contact me, your HDP Liaison Librarian ~

3. 1)What do we already know about the HDP191 Research Paper requirements?
a.Peer-reviewed articles _________________________________________________
b.Current literature ______________________________________________________
c.Methods section _______________________________________________________
d.Operational definition __________________________________________________
e.Works cited using APA Guidelines _________________________________________
2)Briefly look at this article:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/107906320401600104
What elements in this article relate to the 191 research parameters?

4. Focus Your Search
1.Select relevant databases -
There may be more than one!
Databases vary in appearance and functionality.

5. Focus Your Search
Construct your initial search
What is your question?
Keep it simple.
Does the database have a thesaurus?
colloquial=natural language=keyword >>>> scholarly=structured vocabulary=subject
Terminology may vary.
What ‘limits’ does the database allow you to set?
Peer reviewed, language, publication date range, age group, etc.

6. Focus Your Search
Review your search results.
Too many?
use limits
add terms
Too few?
simplify your query
Off topic?
explore another database

7. Review & Refine Results

8. Store and Organize Results
•gather, organize, store all types of information
•generate citations and bibliographies according to required output style (i.e. American Psychological Association [APA]