Use this guide to get help with APA citations and formatting: APA Citation Guide.
For help with the research process, start by watching this tutorial for help creating a research question and learning more about the research process, from choosing a topic to finding sources:
Searching in the library's resources depends on the keywords - or search terms - you use. Instead of searching for a whole question or sentence, break your topic into keywords. Mix and match different combinations of keywords to get different results when searching. Also, think of similar or related terms you can search for.
For example:
Research question: How does childhood abuse impact adult mental health?
Possible keyword combinations:
Mix and match different keywords to find different articles.
Need more help with keywords? Ask a librarian or watch the video below:
To find articles on forensic behavioral health, consider searching for related topics and synonyms for topics in the field. For example:
Peer-reviewed journals go through a rigorous process. Other scholars in the field review articles to ensure they meet scholarly and research standards.
Peer-reviewed articles and journals are considered 'scholarly' -- they are created by scholars and for scholars.
Note that all peer-reviewed journals are scholarly, but not all scholarly journals are peer-reviewed. For example, a scholarly journal might publish essays or editorials that are not peer-reviewed. Only research articles that go through peer review process are considered ‘peer-reviewed.’
Use this tutorial to learn more about the peer review process:
Peer-Reviewed articles are included in OneSearch and most library databases. You can narrow your search to only include articles in peer-reviewed journals.
To limit to peer-reviewed articles in OneSearch select "Peer-reviewed Journals" from the Availability menu on the left. Other databases have similar filters.
Need more tips for research and finding sources? Check out these guides for more help:
