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Empirical Research in the Social Sciences and Education

Basic information, database tips, and other resources for finding empirical research, especially in Education, Psychology, and the Behavioral/Social Sciences.

Citing Your Sources

Penn State offers various guides and tutorials to help you cite your work correctly: 

Writing Resources and Tips

Many Penn State locations have "Learning Centers," "Student Success Centers," or other offices where you can obtain coaching and feedback on your writing. Here are the largest ones:

If you do not see your location above, find your campus's website, click on the "Academics" link at the top of the page, and look for links to "Academic Resources" or "Academic Support." 

Also, these tutorials and videos can help:

Technologies Available at Penn State