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University Park / World Campus:
Ellysa Cahoy
(ESC10@psu.edu or 814-865-9696)
Ellysa Cahoy
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Abington:
Binh Le
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Binh Le
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Hazleton:
Shannon Richie
(SGR1@psu.edu or 570-450-3562)
Shannon Richie
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Lehigh Valley:
Jennifer Jarson
(JMJ12@psu.edu or 610-285-5119)
Jennifer Jarson
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Wilkes-Barre:
Val Lynn
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Val Lynn
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Rehabilitation/Human Services Search Tips
Use each database's thesaurus or subject headings list to identify the best wording for your topic. For example, PsycINFO uses:
- Different terms for certain populations, such as "Vocational Rehabilitation"
- "Accommodation (Disabilities)" for addressing disabilities in an educational environment
- "Mainstreaming" in addition to "Inclusion"
Need to find empirical articles? Below is a guide that tells you what they are and how to find them:
Using ProQuest Databases (including ERIC and PsycINFO)
- ProQuest Platform LibGuideIncludes tip sheets, videos, and more!
- Social Science Training MaterialsA gateway to resources for using ProQuest's Social Sciences databases.
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.