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Psy 202 C - deDios Library Research Guide

Library research guide for Psychology 202 C course

Accessing Library Databases

Two Ways to Search for Articles

You can access research articles in two ways.

  1. You can search in the OneSearch box to find books, articles and more.
  2. Or you can select the Databases button to pick a specific database on the A to Z Database list.

You can do a search in OneSearch for books, articles, and more. Or choose individual databases to search

Scholarly vs. Popular Sources

What is Empirical Research?

How to Find Articles Using PsycArticles (EBSCO)

How to Find Articles Using the Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO)

How to Find Articles Using Psychology (Gale OneFile)

Using LibKey Nomad to Find Articles in Google Scholar

Practice your research skills completing Library tutorials!

Click on a badge below to get started:

Picking a Topic Badge Using Databases BadgeScholarly Research BadgeCitation Superstar BadgeCitation Superstar ESL Edition Badge Citation Superstar APA Edition Badge

Earn a certificate and/or badge! When completing each tutorial:

  • Enter all of your information (on the first slide). 
  • Email results to yourself (after you complete the final slide).
  • Save a copy of your certificate (after you submit your email).
  • For badges, email ayoung@cypresscollege.edu after completing your tutorial. Please include the name of the tutorial, the name you used when completing the tutorial, and the date of when it was completed. 
Badges
  • Badges are supplied by Badgr and contain "baked" information within them, and can be added to Canvas, Linkdin, or other online documents, which will allow viewers to learn more about your achievement. 
  • Badges will expire at the end of each semester, but can be re-earned by retaking the tutorial(s) each semester. 
  • Badges will be awarded within 5 business days of receiving your email, during each semester. If you need your badge urgently, please indicate that in the email and we will try to accommodate your request. **Please note, due to limited staffing, badges cannot be awarded during the summer semesters.**