HDP 191Field Research in Human

DevelopmentLiterature Review: skills and

resources

Mary Linn Bergstrom

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/hdp for a list of HDP-related research

databases, more information, and how to contact me, your HDP Liaison

Librarian ~

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?

Focus Your Search

1. Select relevant databases -

There may be more than one!

Databases vary in appearance and functionality.

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.

Focus Your Search

Review your search results.

Too many?

use limits

add terms

Too few?

simplify your query

Off topic?

explore another database

Review & Refine Results

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]