PsycINFO tutorials on ProQuest

Finding Conference Programs, Presentations, and Abstracts in PsycEXTRA

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:28:07 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find conference abstracts, conference programs, or conference presentations in the PsycEXTRA database (via ProQuest).

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Learn more about PsycEXTRA on the APA website: http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycextra/

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Introduction to PsycEXTRA

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:20:38 -0400

This video provides an overview of the PsycEXTRA database. We discuss what type of documents are included in the database and how to submit your conference materials, thesis, or dissertation for consideration for inclusion in the database!

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Learn more about PsycEXTRA on the APA website: http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycextra/

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Introduction to PsycARTICLES

Wed, 9 Jul 2014 10:22:26 -0400

This video provides an overview of the PsycARTICLES database. You'll learn what type of content is in the database, what journals are included, how frequently updates are made, and more.

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Sample Searches in Nursing: PsycINFO Topic Guide via ProQuest

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:15:22 -0400

Topic Guides are brief handouts designed to demonstrate how PsycINFO can be used to search for resources in a variety of topic areas. The guides are available free on the APA website as PDFs or PowerPoint files.

This supplemental tutorial demonstrates the search scenarios in the Topic Guide about nursing using the ProQuest platform.

Quick Reference Guides can be found at http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/search-guides.aspx

Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3

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Sample Searches in Feminism: PsycINFO Topic Guide via ProQuest

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:23:47 -0400

Topic Guides are brief handouts designed to demonstrate how PsycINFO can be used to search for resources in a variety of topic areas. The guides are available free on the APA website as PDFs or PowerPoint files.

This supplemental tutorial demonstrates the search scenarios in the Topic Guide about feminism using the ProQuest platform.

Quick Reference Guides can be found at http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/search-guides.aspx

Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3

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In Search of: Submitting a Manuscript to an APA Journal

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:38:07 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to search for an appropriate APA journal for manuscript submission in PsycARTICLES as well as instruction on following APA's guidelines.
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Using Permalinks With APA Databases on ProQuest

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 14:17:52 -0400

In this tutorial, you'll learn how (and why) to create permalinks for search results and individual records in APA databases.

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Searching PsycINFO's Tests & Measures Field via ProQuest

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:52:51 -0400

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Test & Measures field of the PsycINFO database on the ProQuest platform. This video also explains the difference between the PsycTESTS database and the Tests & Measures field of the PsycINFO database.

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In Search of: Training Materials for the APA Databases

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:56:21 -0400

This video provides an overview of the training and support materials for the APA Databases. Learn more about search guides and handouts, webinar training, and more. All of the material covered in this tutorial can be accessed from our Search Help and Training Center, a part of the Librarian's Resource Center. Visit the Librarian's Resource Center at http://www.apa.org/librarians

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How to Find Prepublication Articles (PsycINFO "First Posting") via ProQuest

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 13:48:50 -0400

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to find prepublication articles (labeled "First Posting") in the PsycINFO database on the ProQuest platform.

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Using the Methodology Limiter in PsycINFO on ProQuest

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:24:50 -0400

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Methodology limiter in a search of the PsycINFO database on ProQuest.

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Sample PsycINFO Search on ProQuest

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:28:14 -0400

This is an updated sample search of PsycINFO on the ProQuest platform. We use a search example question to illustrate how you can use the elements of a question to build a search with the thesaurus.

Finding the Tests in PsycTESTS via ProQuest

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:14:33 -0500

This tutorial demonstrates how to find tests and measures in the PsycTESTS database using the ProQuest platform.

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PsycTESTS: Finding Reliability and Validity

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:01:29 -0500

This tutorial demonstrates how to find reliability and validity data for tests in the PsycTESTS database via the ProQuest platform.

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PsycTESTS: Can I Use the Tests?: Permissions, Fees, and Other Factors

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:01:28 -0500

This tutorial demonstrates a few of the factors you'll want to consider when reusing or adapting a test: fees, permissions, test availability, and reliability/validity.

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Finding Supporting Documentation for Tests in PsycTESTS via ProQuest

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:17:18 -0500

This tutorial demonstrates how to find supporting documentation for tests in the PsycTESTS database using ProQuest.

Supporting documentation can be answer sheets, instructor/test manual/guides, student/study guides, test materials, directions/instructions, checklists, class record sheets, norms/analyses, lessons with tests, and other materials.

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Why Use the Thesaurus?

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:21:42 -0500

The APA Thesaurus ensures that you find the most relevant research on your topic. This tutorial demonstrates how--and why-- to use the thesaurus when searching PsycINFO via ProQuest.

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Find Three Peer-Reviewed Empirical Articles in PsycINFO via ProQuest

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:35:04 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find peer-reviewed items in PsycINFO on ProQuest.

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