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This subject guide is intended as a starting point in your research, not as a comprehensive list of available resources.

Background Information

Find encyclopedia articles by subject:

• Encyclopedia Britannica  
• Wikipedia:  General overview from the encyclopedia anyone can edit.  For Psychology, see their Psychology Portal.

 NOTE: Encyclopedia Britannica and Wikipedia can help you familiarize yourself with a subject, but are not considered appropriate, citable sources for a college-level research paper.

 Print Resources in the Reference Section:

• APA Dictionary of Psychology / BF31 .A65 2007
• Concise Rules of APA Style / BF76.7 .C66 2005
• Encyclopedia of Psychology / BF31 .E52 2000 v.1-8
• Handbook of Psychology / BF121 .H1955 2003 v.1-12
• Psychologists and Their Theories for Students / BF109 .A1 P72 2004 v.1-2
• Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association / BF76.7 .P83 2001

Find Books and E-Books 

Library Book Catalog

Areas of interest in the book stacks might include:

BF        Psychology

GN      Anthropology 

HB       Economics

D, E     History

JA       Political Science  

HM     Sociology

Key Databases 

• PsycARTICLES 
• PsycBOOKS 
• Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
• Psychology Journals
• Social Science Journals
• SocINDEX with Full Text  

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