A Research Guide to Psychology: Print and Electronic Sources

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This authoritative research guide uses a problem-solving approach to presenting print and electronic resources. Coverage includes: Definition and deep background sources Specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks Current research - Journal Articles and Annual Reviews Tests and Measures Bibliographies U.S. Government Resources Biographical Resources Directories and Organizations Style Guides Diagnostic Measures Career Path and Educational Resources Book Reviews Major Museums and Archives

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This volume provides an extensive annotated bibliography for advanced high school through doctoral students and practitioners researching in the field of psychology. . . .The work represents a wealth of information and includes an item number index. Highly recommended. * CHOICE *
Written by an academic librarian who serves as subject specialist for psychology, this is a thorough guide to finding information in psychology, suitable for upper-level undergraduates, grad students, and researchers. . . Overall, highly recommended for libraries supporting researchers in psychology and mental health fields. * American Reference Books Annual *
Whether you are a high school student or an established full professor, Deborah Dolans A Research Guide to Psychology: Print and Electronic Sources is an invaluable resource for becoming familiar with and conducting searches of the vast scientific psychological literature. -- Jonathan S. Abramowitz, professor of psychology and neuroscience, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Deborah Dolans A Research Guide to Psychology provides readers with a thorough, comprehensive, and well-organized overview of sources for informational research in the field. Librarians will appreciate having access to this full description of resources available to them and the users they serve. -- Cheri Smith, psychology librarian and program director for Teaching, Research, and User Services, University of Notre Dame
Deborah Dolans A Research Guide to Psychology is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to current information in the key areas of psychology. This is an indispensable resource for anyone conducting research in psychology and related disciplines. -- Denis G. Sukhodolsky, associate professor, Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine

Author Bio

Deborah Dolan is associate professor of library services and subject specialist for psychology at Hofstra University. She has an M.A. and doctoral credits in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an M.L.S. in library science from Queens College, City University of New York. She has taught various psychology courses at University College of Maryland, State University of New York at Old Westbury, and Nassau Community College. Since 2001, she has been teaching information literacy to and conducting research consultations in psychology with undergraduates, doctoral students, and faculty at Hofstra University. She has published articles within library science and psychology.