Contact the Librarian at your campus for more help!
University Park / World Campus:
Ellysa Cahoy
(ESC10@psu.edu or 814-865-9696)
Ellysa Cahoy
(ESC10@psu.edu or 814-865-9696)
Hazleton:
Shannon Richie
(SGR1@psu.edu)
Shannon Richie
(SGR1@psu.edu)
Lehigh Valley:
Jennifer Jarson
(JMJ12@psu.edu or 610-285-5119)
Jennifer Jarson
(JMJ12@psu.edu or 610-285-5119)
Research Design Resources
- 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 windowHelpful if you are designing a research project. Explains social science research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches.
- PsycTESTS (formerly listed as APA PsycTests®) This link opens in a new windowHelps you identify questionnaires and tests to use in your research.
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.