Psychology

Here are some basic tips for reading (and understanding!) an research article
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• Look at the structure of the article. Most academic articles, particularly those reporting study data and findings, are structured in a similar way:

Abstract (summary of the whole article)
Introduction (why they did the research)
Methodology (how they did the research)
Results (what happened)
Discussion (what the results mean)
Conclusion (what they learned)
References (whose research they read)

• Read the abstract and conclusion first, as these have the main points.

• Read the discussion next. This will give you a longer report on the findings and their implications.

• At this point, if you're sure the article has what you need, start at the beginning and read the whole thing through, taking notes as you go.

If you are looking for a specific journal, you can use the widget below to search for a publication title. Or you can browse journal and periodical holdings using the Subject Lists.

While not specifically Psychology focused, these databases contain content related to Psychology.  If your research topic falls between disciplines, try these to find unique articles and related research materials.

When you find an article listed in a database, and the article is not immediately available to read, use the Search for Item button to search Pace's periodical holdings. If you get a message that directs you to use the ILLiad Interlibrary Loan service to request a copy of the article, follow the link.

• Articles (pdf files/photocopies) can take anywhere from 24 hours to a few days to obtain.
• Books, conference proceedings and other documents are also available for request and can be picked up at your home campus Library.