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HDFS Search Tips
Use each database's thesaurus or subject headings list to identify the best wording for your topic. For example, PsycINFO uses:
- Childrearing Practices and Parent Child Relations as well as Parenting Style
- Computer Games or Digital Gaming (NOT "online gaming" or "video games")
- Punishment (NOT "spanking")
Need to find empirical articles? Below is a guide that tells you what they are and how to find them:
Using ProQuest Databases (including PsycINFO and ERIC)
- ProQuest Platform LibGuideIncludes tip sheets, videos, and more!
- Social Science Training MaterialsA gateway to resources for using ProQuest's Social Sciences databases.
Using EBSCO databases (including Criminal Justice Abstracts)
- EBSCO Product HelpA gateway to resources for using EBSCO databases.
- EBSCO Tutorials (on YouTube)EBSCO's playlist of database tutorials.
Using Penn State and General Search Tools
- Online Students Use of the LibraryAlthough this guide is intended for Penn State World Campus students, it's a helpful orientation for anyone who is doing most of their research off-campus.
- How to GuidesPenn State's library tutorials. They cover a wide variety of research-related skills.
- Google Scholar Search TipsAdvice for using Google's search engine for journal articles.
- JSTOR Support > StudentsJSTOR's student page is helpful for any user.
- JSTOR on YouTubeVideos from JSTOR's support team.