Contact the Librarian at your campus for more help!
University Park / World Campus (Education):
Ellysa Cahoy
(ellysa@psu.edu or 814-865-9696)
Ellysa Cahoy
(ellysa@psu.edu or 814-865-9696)
University Park / World Campus (Social Sciences):
Stephen Woods
(swoods@psu.edu or 814-865-0665)
Stephen Woods
(swoods@psu.edu or 814-865-0665)
Harrisburg / University Park / World Campus:
Bernadette Lear
(BAL19@psu.edu or 717-948-6360)
Bernadette Lear
(BAL19@psu.edu or 717-948-6360)
Designing Empirical Research (eBooks only)
Start with:
- SAGE Project PlannerA tutorial that guides you through all aspects of designing an original research project, from defining a topic, to reviewing the literature, to collecting data, to writing and sharing your results.
- SAGE Research Methods Core This link opens in a new windowA collection of encyclopedias, handbooks, and other materials for designing Education, Behavioral Sciences, and Social Sciences Research. Use the search box to find information on specific methods, or use the "Methods Map" to explore related methodologies.
- SpringerLink eBooksAlthough Springer is better known for publishing in the life sciences, it offers a growing collection of social science materials. To find research methods books, type research* OR method* into the search box. Then, under "Discipline," click on "See All," and choose your topic of interest.
- PsycTESTS (formerly listed as APA PsycTests®) This link opens in a new windowHelps you identify questionnaires and tests to use in your research.
- Health & Psychosocial Instruments - HAPI (PSU access will expire on June 30, 2024.) This link opens in a new windowAdditional questionnaires and tests to use in your research.
- LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new windowProvides video tutorials data analysis and statistical software.
Some Additional Resources:
Penn State Research Offices
- Office for Research ProtectionsEnsures that research at Penn State is conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that protect human participants, animals, students, and personnel.
- Research Data ServicesProvides consultation on data, geospatial, statistical, and other research questions.
- Statistical Consulting CenterOffers advice on research planning and design, sampling, modeling, analysis, results interpretation, and software.
- Institute for State and Regional Affairs, Penn State HarrisburgLocated at Penn State Harrisburg, ISRA includes departments for census, geospatial, and survey research. Services include consultation/training and contract research.