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Reference Wiki for Ed Research EDG 501 

 

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Definition of Empirical Research

 

Empirical Research is research based on actual observations. It is distinguished from something based only on theoretical or other abstract thinking processes.  Empirical research normally starts with some a priori theory, which the researcher develops to try to explain and/or predict what happens in the real world. The purpose of the research is to test the theory and possibly refine it. For example,  "Most well-educated people vote in national elections" is an empirical statement based on actual observations of voting behavior.

 

 

Finding Articles

The primary periodical databases, Education Research Complete and ERIC are available by selecting the Education subject link from the Databases tab on the Library's homepage*.    Secondary periodical databases, PsycArticles and PsycINFO  are also available.    

 

  • Education Research Complete:  Learn more about the database.    (Use the scholarly peer reviewed limiter)
     
  • ERIC:  Learn more about the database.  View a tutorial. (Make sure to limit your results to Journal Articles or Select Publication Type (Reports-Research )

 

 

  • PsycINFO:     Learn more about the database.  View a  tutorial.  (Make sure to limit your results to English language. Also set Methodology to Empirical Research)

 

 

See the Educational Research Information Sheet for tips on maximizing your database searching:  Educational Research.doc

 

 

*Your Cabrini network username and password are used to access periodical databases remotely.  Please contact ITR (610-902-8366) if there are any problems connecting to the databases.  You can also get help online through ITR's Online Problem Reporting System.    

 

 

 

 

Finding Journals

To locate a specific journal such as, Research in Education, use the library's Journals list; an A to Z list of available journals. 

  • From the library's homepage select the Journals tab.  
  • In the find box enter the title of the journal and select search.  
  • The result list will provide information on locating the journal either in print* or electronic format. 

    *Please note print journals can be obtained by visiting the library during regular hours.

  • Select the hyperlink for the preferred format and follow the links to locate the journal.  How to: Finding journals by title.ppt 

 

 Suggested journals:

 

  • British Educational Research Journal

  • The British Journal of Educational Psychology

  • Early Childhood Education Journal

  • Early Education and Development

  • Educational Administration Quarterly

  • Educational Psychology

  • Educational Research

  • Educational Research and Evaluation

  • Equity & Excellence in Education

  • International Journal of Educational Research

  • Journal of Learning Disabilities

  • Journal of Research in Reading

  • Journal of School Psychology

  • Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development

  • New Directions for Teaching and Learning

  • Psychology in the Schools

  • Reading Improvement

  • The Reading Teacher

  • Research in Education

  • School Psychology Review

 

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Finding Information on Tests/Measurements

The primary source for information on tests and measurements is the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY).  The MMY provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,000 contemporary testing instruments.   

 

  • MMY:    The MMY database provides coverage from Volume 9 to the present and is available from the Databases tab on the Library's homepage.  Learn more about the database 

 

 

 

  • MMY:  The complete MMY is available in print in the library's Reference Section (Ref BF 176 M46) Sample view: MMY.pdf 

 

 

  • Test Critiques:  This print reference source reviews and critiques frequently used psychological, educational, and business tests and provides references for further research.  (Ref BF 176 .T418).   Sample view:Test Critiques.pdf 

 

 

  • Tests in Print:  This print reference source serves as master index to the MMY and describes every test currently available for purchase. (Ref BF 176 .M45)

 

 

  • ERIC/AE Test Locator:  an internet based gateway to various sources of information on tests.  It is available at: http://ericae.net/testcol.htm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finding Books & E-Books

CAVALOG is the library’s catalog.  CAVALOG  is used to find books, e-books, videos, DVDs and other materials.   Access points are word/phrase, author, title, subject, and series.  

 

 

 

 

 

Writing Helps

 

APA Style:   The preferred style for the Social Sciences. 

 

Style Guides:  APA and others.  (Check with your instructor to make sure you're using the appropriate citation style)  

 

The Writing Center :  Located in Room 110 of the Iadarola Center for Science Education and Technology.

 

 

 

Review of Research Article Worksheet EDG 501   Wiki Hint:  Use the right mouse click to open the  page in a new window.  

 

 

Sources page for EDG 501 

 

Select this link to add your topic, sources, info on your research paper/project. It will open a new page where you can share information.

 

 

 

Credits:

PsycArticles tutorial ©: ACTS Seminaries of Trinity Western University http://www.acts.twu.ca/

PsycINFO tutorial ©: Carol Howe, Gabriele Library, Immaculata University  http://library.immaculata.edu/

Academic Search Premier tutorial ©: EbscoHost  http://support.epnet.com/

ERIC tutorial ©: Paul Betty, Regis University Library  http://www.regis.edu/library.htm

APA formatting style guide ©: The Writing Lab & The OWL at Purdue University http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

 

 

 


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