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Psychology Resources & Research
Indexes and Full-Text Databases
| Indexes and Full-Text Databases |
Finding Journal ArticlesTo begin a project that requires current information, you can use the following electronic databases and resources. All are available on campus at The University Center however some are specific to individual partner libraries. In those cases, you will have to use some sort of proxy service and a login/password for access. If you have any difficulty, ask a librarian for assistance. |
| SHSU
Social Science Databases and Indexes Use this link to go directly to the subject page at SHSU library. |
| Academic
Search Premier (SHSU
Proxy Server or On
TUC Campus) "Full-text database of peer-reviewed academic journals, offering critical information from many sources found in no other database. Not only does it contain full-text articles from over 2,940 scholarly publications, but one can also find abstracts and indexing for nearly 3,930 scholarly journals. The journals offered cover nearly all areas of study-including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, etc." |
| ERIC
(EBSCO) (SHSU
Proxy
Server or On
TUC Campus) "A Bibliography of educational materials available since 1966 from the journals Current Index of Journals in Education and Resources in Education Index. Designed for teachers, students, administrators, researchers and others interested in the field of education. The database includes the ERIC thesaurus, a complete list of descriptive terms used by ERIC to index and search the database. Full-text of over 2,200 digests is available, including references for even more information. Citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals." The items you find will be in one of three formats: full-text digests, journal article citations/abstracts, or microfiche documents. The Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors is available online. |
| netLibrary "Search through thousands of books on-line and then download one of them and read it on your computer! Eighteen thousand titles available by the beginning of 2002." |
| Professional Development Collection (SHSU Proxy Server or On TUC Campus) |
| PsycINFO
(SHSU
Proxy Server or On
TUC Campus) |
| Psychology
& Behavioral Sciences (SHSU
Proxy
Server or On
TUC Campus) "More than 470 full-text journals cover topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and much more. Includes many PDF images." |
| Sociological
Collection (SHSU
Proxy
Server or On
TUC Campus) "Nearly 560 full-text articles covering aspects of sociology, including human behavior, human tendencies, community development, relationships, and much more. Features more than 400 peer-reviewed journals and many PDF images." |
| Science
Direct (SHSU Proxy Server) "First launched in 1997 as an online host facility for Elsevier Science's full text journals, ScienceDirect has grown to become the largest online full text platform for scientific, technical and medical information. It is based on the World Wide Web, and now offers the full text of over 2,000 journals." |
| National
Center for Educational Statistics (Free - Online Resource) "NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations." |
| Psychology
Related E-Journals (Free - Online Resource) |
| Psychology E-Journals (Free - Online Resource) |
| PSYCLINE: "Your guide to Psychology and Social Science Journals on the Web" |
| National
Center for Educational Statistics (Free - Online Resource) "NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations." |
| U.
S. Department of Education Cross-Site Indexing Project (Free - Online
Resource) "The U.S. Department of Education's Cross-Site Indexing Project is an effort to create a searchable index of the Department of Education-supported Internet information resources." |
| Web Sites ** [Return to the top ] ** |
| Classics
in the History of Psychology "Classics in the History of Psychology is an effort to make the full texts of a large number of historically significant public domain documents from the scholarly literature of psychology and allied disciplines available on the World Wide Web. There are now over 20 books and over 100 articles and chapters on-line. The site also contains links to over 170 relevant works posted at other sites." |
| Educational
Psychology Peer-reviewed & rated web resources from Mental Health Net. |
| Internet
Mental Health Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information designed by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long, and programmed by his colleague, Brian Chow. This site contains information on: Mental Disorders, Treatments, Research; Psychiatric Medications (for therapists); Mental Health Magazine; online diagnostic programs; and internet links. |
| Keirsey
Temperament Sorter II Like the more complete Myers-Briggs test, the Keirsey Sorter is based on Jung's theory of personality types, which divides individuals into 16 distinct temperaments. Four pairs of preferences are identified - extroversion vs. introversion; intuition vs. sensation; thinking vs. feeling; judgmental vs. perceptive. |
| Psychological
Science on the Net! An index of thousands of psychology related sites for conferences, tutorials, software, jobs, psychology topics and more |
| PsychCentral "Welcome to Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page, your personalized one-stop index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet, since 1995." Search feature is available. |
| PsychPort
(Product of APA) In addition to news and articles this web site provides access to the PsychCrawler Search Engine. |
| Psychology
Testing & Assessment at About.com Quality online resources reviewed by someone in the field are listed at this popular Internet directory. |
| PsychWeb "This Web site contains lots of psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology." Includes APA Style Manual Crib Sheet. |
| School
Psychology Resources Online Information on learning disabilities, ADHD, gifted, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, classroom management, special education, k-12, mental health, reading, research, and more. |
| Tests,
Tests, Tests: List of Personality, Intelligence, Relationship, Career, and
Health Tests "Welcome to Queendom's free battery of original psychological tests, scored online in real time and accompanied by extensive interpretation. These tests can help you get to know yourself better but are not intended to replace professional help. Enjoy the soul searching!" |
| Theory
Into Practice Database "The database contains brief summarizes of 50 major theories of learning and instruction.". |
| Personality
and IQ Tests Links to online versions of tests by topic: Personality, IQ, Love, Health, Career and Other Fun Tests. |
| Test Identification & Review Sources ** [Return to the top ] ** |
| Buros
Institute of Mental Measurements "The Buros Institute of Mental Measurements has more than a half-century history of serving the public interest and advancing the field of measurement. By providing professional assistance, expertise, and information to users of commercially published tests, the Institute promotes meaningful and appropriate test selection, utilization, and practice. The Buros Institute encourages improved test development and measurement research through thoughtful, critical analysis of measurement instruments and the promotion of an open dialogue regarding contemporary measurement issues." Use "The Classified Subject Index" to find a test title and the Mental Measurements Yearbook edition (since the 9th in 1985) where reviews can be found. "The Classified Subject Index can be helpful if you are seeking a listing of tests in given subject areas." |
| ERIC/AE
Test Locator The Test Locator is closed. See web site for additional links to other sources of information. |
| Online
Evaluation Resource Library "OERL is composed of plans, instruments, and reports that have been used to conduct evaluations of projects funded by the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) of the National Science Foundation (NSF). OERL also contains glossaries of evaluation terminology, criteria for best practices, and scenarios illustrating how evaluation resources can be used or adapted." |
| Information & Clearinghouses ** [Return to the top ] ** |
| Testing
Information Clearinghouse Many of the publications listed are available full-text online. Others may be located at a local library or can be ordered from the publishers. |
| Performance
Assessment Links in Science "What is PALS? PALS is an on-line, standards-based, continually updated resource bank of science performance assessment tasks indexed via the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and various other standards frameworks." |
| Things
Parents Should Know About Testing A series of questions & answers, also relevent information for teachers and administrators. |
| Associations & Organizations ** [Return to the top ] ** |
| American
Counseling Association Web site of the ACA, includes online access to the ACA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Search this web site for full-text articles on testing and assessment. |
| American
Educational Research Association "The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is the nation's largest professional organization devoted to the scientific study of education." Be sure to read the "Policy on High-Stakes Testing in PreK-12 Education." |
| APA
Science Directorate: Testing and Assessment The American Psychological Association (APA) web site on testing and assessment. |
| American
School Counseling Association (ASCA) "The American School Counselor Association is the national organization that represents the profession of school counseling. ASCA focuses on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching effective school counseling practices. Our mission is to promote excellence in professional school counseling and the development of all students." Links to ASPA position statements and National Standards for School Counseling Programs. |
| The
Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy (CSTEEP) "The Center for the Study of Testing, Evaluation, and Educational Policy (CSTEEP) is an educational research organization located at Boston College in the School of Education. Since its inception in 1980, CSTEEP has conducted research on: testing, evaluation, and public policy; studies to improve school assessment practices; and international comparative research." |
| Fairtest:
The National Center for Fair and Open Testing "The National Center for Fair & Open Testing (FairTest) is an advocacy organization working to end the abuses, misuses and flaws of standardized testing and ensure that evaluation of students and workers is fair, open, and educationally sound." |
| National
Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) "The National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) is a professional organization for individuals involved in assessment, evaluation, testing, and other aspects of educational measurement. Members are involved in the construction and use of standardized tests; new forms of assessment, including performance-based assessment; program design; and program evaluation" (from the webpage). The site includes news, publications, listservs, career information and related links. |
| National
Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Students Testing (CRESST) "Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Educational Research and Improvement,the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST)conducts research on important topics related to K-12 educational testing." |
| Texas
Association of School Psychologists |
| Term Identification (Glossaries) ** [Return to the top ] ** |
| Testing
& Assessment Glossary of Terms Be sure to look throught the terms on this page if you are having difficulty finding "keywords" for your database searches. |
| HEM
Glossary of Measurement Terms Basic measurement concepts. |
| Education
Week Glossary of Educational Terms "Understanding the current debates over educational policy can be difficult without a background in the jargon used by educators and reformers. These definitions of frequently used educational terms and phrases should help." |
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