PsycINFO tutorials on APA PsycNET

Sample Search of PsycINFO on APA PsycNET

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:34:40 -0400

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

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Using the Methodology Limiter in PsycINFO on APA PsycNET

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:19:53 -0400

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

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Making Playlists in PsycTHERAPY

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:47:42 -0500

In this tutorial we cover making playlists in PsycTHERAPY, the American Psychological Association's database of therapy demonstration videos.

APA Members: Electronic Access for Print Journal Subscribers

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:02:26 -0500

APA members and others with access to individual journals subscriptions may access their subscriptions electronically on APA PsycNET. This video shows how to access the subscription and takes a brief look at the available HTML features.

A Closer Look at PsycTHERAPY

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:01:25 -0500

In this tutorial, you'll learn more about PsycTHERAPY, APA's streaming video database of psychotherapy demonstrations. You'll learn how to search and browse the content, and navigate the video player page.

APA PsycNET Direct Search: Day Passes

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:42:40 -0500

You can purchase 24-hr access to PsycINFO, PsycEXTRA, PsycCRITIQUES, or a combination. This tutorial shows you how.

You may also be interested in our tutorial on purchasing individual articles or chapters, which you can find here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RXWWMmNIq0

APA PsycNET Direct Search: Single Article or Chapter

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:42:33 -0500

For researchers who don't subscribe to PsycARTICLES or PsycBOOKS, we provide a transactional process for purchasing single articles or chapters. This tutorial walks you through the process of finding an article either through a 3rd party or APA's PsycNET platform, setting up an account, and purchasing the content.
You may also be interested in our tutorial on purchasing a day pass to PsycINFO, PsycEXTRA, or PsycCRITIQUES, which you can find here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd4HLEEsJHg

How to Find Three Peer-Reviewed Empirical Journal Articles in PsycINFO

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:35:28 -0500

This tutorial demonstrates how to find three peer-reviewed empirical journal articles in PsycINFO via APA PsycNET.

Citations that appear in this video:

Getting Involved in the Peer Review Process
http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2007/06/student-council.aspx

PsycINFO Journal Coverage Requirements
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycinfo/publishers/journals.aspx

Grant and Sponsorship Data in PsycINFO Records

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:32:20 -0500

In PsycINFO, the Grant/Sponsorship field captures the Sponsor, Recipient, Grant Number, Funding Amount, Date, and other details about grants and sponsorships.

This tutorial demonstrates four ways to search the Grant/Sponsorship field!

Why Use the Thesaurus?

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:29:25 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how--and why-- to use the Thesausur when searching PsycINFO via APA PsycNET.

The APA Thesaurus, available via the Term Finder link in APA PsycNET, ensures that you find the most relevant research on your topic.

PsycTESTS: Finding Reliability and Validity

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:33:31 -0400

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

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

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:32:27 -0400

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.

All of this information is available in the PsycTESTS database.

PsycTHERAPY: Browse the Database

Mon, 7 May 2012 16:11:15 -0400

PsycTHERAPY is a video database featuring therapy demonstrations of clinicians working with individuals, couples, and families.

This tutorial demonstrates four ways to browse the PsycTHERAPY database.

Finding Supporting Documents in PsycTESTS on APA PsycNET

Mon, 7 May 2012 16:14:05 -0400

PsycTESTS is a research database that provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, and other assessments as well as descriptive and administrative information.

This tutorial demonstrates how to find supporting documentation for tests in the PsycTESTS database via APA PsycNET.

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.

Finding the TESTS on PsycTESTS on APA PsycNET

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:22:14 -0400

Browsing PsycTESTS via APA PsycNET

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:20:02 -0400

Citing PsycTHERAPY in APA Style

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 20:29:04 -0500

PsycTHERAPY is a database containing more than 300 videos featuring therapy demonstrations showing clinicians working with individuals, couples, and families. This tutorial will walk you through creating a reference for PsycTHERAPY in APA Style.

Citing PsycTESTS in APA Style

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:53:53 -0400

Submitting Your Material for Coverage in PsycEXTRA

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 11:09:06 -0400

The PsycEXTRA database contains hard-to-find materials called "gray literature" or "fugitive literature." These materials include theses, dissertations, conference papers, conference abstracts, and conference programs.

If you have completed a thesis, dissertation, or conference paper, consider submitting your materials for inclusion in the PsycEXTRA database! This tutorial explains the benefits of submitting your work and outlines the submission guidelines.

Authors of Tests: Submitting Tests for Inclusion in PsycTESTS

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:16:59 -0400

Accessing Gray Literature

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:28:00 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find gray literature in the PsycEXTRA database. It answers the following questions: What is gray literature? What formats does it come in? How can I use it in my research? and How Can I get it? The tutorial also includes a sample search.

Accessing Gray Literature

How to Export Citations to Refworks or Other Reference Management Software

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:21:26 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to export citations from APA PsycNET to RefWorks or other reference management software. Citations may be exported from PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, PsycBOOKS, or PsycCRITIQUES.

How to Export Citations to Refworks or Other Reference Management Software

Using the Classification Codes

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:43:25 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use APA's classification codes to narrow a search.

Using the Classification Codes

The complete list of classification codes can also be found at http://www.apa.org/databases/training/classcodes.html. __
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How to Find DOIs in PsycINFO

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:39:04 -0500

This tutorial defines digital object identifiers (DOIs) and explains how to find them in APA's PsycINFO database on a variety of platforms: APA PsycNET, EBSCOhost, OvidSP, and CSA Illumina.

How to Find DOIs in PsycINFO
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In Search of Tests & Measures

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:27:37 -0500

If a test is used in the methodology of a study, the name of the test is listed in the Tests & Measures field of PsycINFO.
This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Tests and Measures field of PsycINFO on the APA PsycNET platform.

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Sample Search: What research on posttraumatic stress disorder was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health in 2007-2008?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:18:45 -0400

APA PsycNET Sample Search: What research on posttraumatic stress disorder was funded by the National Institute of Mental Health in 2007–2008?

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Sample Search: What research have authors affiliated with the RAND Corporation conducted on addiction treatment?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:18:23 -0400

APA PsycNET Sample Search: What research have authors affiliated with the RAND Corporation conducted on addiction treatment?

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Sample Search: Does working at home increase job satisfaction?

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:17:30 -0400

APA PsycNET Sample Search: Does working at home increase job satisfaction?

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In Search of Methodology

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:01:18 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Methodology limit within PsycINFO or other APA databases using the APA PsycNET platform.

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Using the Term Finder

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:07:56 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Term Finder feature of APA PsycNET.

The Term Finder is the online version of the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms.

The Term Finder helps you find the controlled language used to index records in PsycINFO. It also gives you information about the year the term was introduced to the Thesaurus, provides scope notes, and suggests broader, narrower, and related terms that you can add to a search.

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Using the Index Terms and Keywords Effectively

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:06:22 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how you can use APA PsycNET to build a search using Index Terms and Keywords.

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Using the Authors Lookup

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:38:24 -0400

The Authors Lookup feature of APA PsycNET is essentially an index of the authors in APA PsycINFO. This tutorial demonstrates how to use this feature to find all research by an author included in APA's databases.

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Setting Up Personalized Alerts

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:10:32 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how you can set personalized e-mail alerts for searches you create in APA databases through APA PsycNET.

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How to Find Literature Reviews in PsycINFO on the APA PsycNET platform.

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:25:40 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to find literature reviews in PsycINFO using the Methodology limit within APA PsycNET.

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How to Download MARC Records in APA PsycNET

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:23:24 -0400

This tutorial for APA PsycNET institutional administrators is a step-by-step guide to downloading MARC records.

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How to Create Permalinks of Custom Searches in APA PsycNET

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:01:47 -0400

With permalinks in APA PsycNET, you can create highly customized searches of APA's databases, and then use the permalinks to bookmark the search or share with other.

This tutorial is a step-by-step guide to creating permalinks in APA PsycNET.

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Enhanced HTML in PsycARTICLES

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:56:52 -0400

This tutorial explores the enhanced full-text HTML available in the PsycARTICLES database on the APA PsycNET platform.

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Creating Customized RSS Feeds in APA PsycNET

psycinfo@apa.org — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:54:12 -0400

With RSS feeds in APA PsycNET, you can create highly customized searches of APA's databases, and then add these searches to your favorite RSS reader.

This tutorial is a step-by-step guide to creating RSS feeds in APA PsycNET.

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APA Books® E-Collections

psycinfo@apa.org — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:50:48 -0400

Institutions can now purchase selected collections of electronic books from the American Psychological Association through APA Books® E-Collections.

These new full-text E-Collections provide libraries the flexibility to purchase APA titles in electronic format for a one-time purchase fee.

APA Books E-Collections also feature the exclusive electronic release of current copyright-year books.

This tutorial explores the options available in APA Books E-Collections.

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A Closer Look at PsycEXTRA

psycinfo@apa.org — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:43:35 -0400

PsycEXTRA, a gray literature database, is a companion to the scholarly PsycINFO database. Most of the content was written for professionals and disseminated outside of peer-reviewed journals. PsycEXTRA includes abstracts and citations plus full text for a major portion of the records. There is no coverage overlap with PsycINFO.

This tutorial uses the APA PsycNET platform to demonstrate what PsycEXTRA has to offer.

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A Closer Look at PsycCRITIQUES

psycinfo@apa.org — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:13:23 -0400

PsycCRITIQUES combines a weekly release of book and film reviews with a searchable database.

This database is an excellent resource for many purposes:

Faculty members read it to quickly identify literature that will be useful for course work.
Librarians find it valuable for collection development because it is so current.
Students use it to identify research done over time.
Practitioners read it to find current practice information.

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A Closer Look at PsycBOOKS

psycinfo@apa.org — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:22:23 -0400

PsycBOOKS is a full-text database of books and chapters in the American Psychological Association's array of quality electronic databases. Each month books published by APA and classic books from other publishers are added to the database.

This tutorial uses the APA PsycNET platform to demonstrate what PsycBOOKS has to offer.

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A Closer Look at PsycARTICLES

psycinfo@apa.org — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:53 -0400

PsycARTICLES is a database of full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association, the APA Educational Publishing Foundation, the Canadian Psychological Association, and Hogrefe Publishing Group.

This tutorial uses the APA PsycNET platform to demonstrate what PsycARTICLES has to offer.

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APA PsycSCANS: Searching PsycSCANS Introduction

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:54 -0400

This tutorial is an introduction to APA PsycSCANS.

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APA PsycSCANS: Main Platform

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:56 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates the APA PsycNET platform on which the APA PsycSCANS are found.

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APA PsycSCANS: Term Finder and My PsycNET

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:59 -0400

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Term Finder with APA PsycSCANS.

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APA PsycSCANS: Search Example, Part 1

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:36 -0400

This APA PsycSCANS tutorial covers Easy Search and Advanced Search.

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APA PsycSCANS: Search Example, Part 2

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:47 -0400

This APA PsycSCANS tutorialcovers how to edit your search, including Journals Lookup and Authors Lookup, how to save searches, and how to add limits.

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APA PsycSCANS: Search Example, Part 3

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:57:51 -0400

This APA PscySCANS tutorial demonstrates how to manage your results, including how to show/hide abstracts and how to save, print, e-mail, or export results.

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