Ps300-0824-1101-01: ps300: research methods i
Unit 1 Learning Activity: Library and Writing Center Scavenger Hunt
PART ONE: (Please provide thorough responses to each of the questions.)
Watch the Introduction to the Library Video.
After watching, answer:
1. There are three ways you can find a database in the library. Name one
2. How can you contact a librarian if you need help?
Watch the videos for What is a peer-reviewed journal and Why is Wikipedia so controversial.
After watching, answer:
1. What is the difference between peer reviewed articles and Wikipedia?
2. Why are peer reviewed articles, and not Wikipedia, used in academic research?
Watch the video: Avoiding plagiarism, an interactive self-assessment.
After watching, answer:
1. How would you define plagiarism? What can you do to avoid it?
2. Provide one example of plagiarism that was discussed in the video.
PART TWO:
Directions: (I am sending out a Kaplan Library Tips document, it is also available in Doc Sharing. Use this when completing this activity!! It is the complete directions for how to use the Library for this Learning Activity and future assignments.)
In the library, conduct a search in Academic Search Complete and PsycArticles at the same time (to do this, above the search box, check both when “selecting databases”). In Advanced Search options, be sure that Full Text and Scholarly (peer reviewed) journals are both checked for each search you do. Use the advanced search options to find the following:
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1. For publication year 2000-2005 and search term “depression”, what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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2. For publication year 2000-2005 and search term “anxiety,” what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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3. For publication year 2004 to 2010 and search term “patient care” AND search term “non-compliance”, what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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4. For publication year 2004 to 2010 and search term “quality of life” AND search term “patient”, what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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5. For years 2000 to 2010, methodology of empirical study, age range of adolescents, and search term “relational aggression,” what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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6. For years 2000 to 2010, methodology of empirical study, age range of “aged”, and search term “reaction time,” what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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7. For years 2000 to 2010, a document type of case study, a methodology of clinical case study, and search term “game”, what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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8. For years 2000 to 2010, a document type of case study, a methodology of clinical case study, and search term “diet”, what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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9. For years 2000 to 2010, methodology of longitudinal, and search terms “diet” and “exercise,” what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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10. For years 2000 to 2010, methodology of longitudinal, and search terms “smoking cessation” and “health,” what is the APA reference for the first article that results from this search? |
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