Psychology: A Few Selected Sources

Dictionaries/Encyclopedias/Handbooks

APSAC Handbook of Child Maltreatment. 1996. HV 6626.5 .A83 1996.

Blackwell Dictionary of Cognitive Psychology. Ref BF 311 .B535 1990.

Companion Encyclopedia of Psychology. 2 v. Ref BF 31 .C66 1994.

Comprehensive Dictionary of Psychological and Psychoanalytical Terms. 1958.

Out-of-print. Still useful.

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior. 4 v. 1994. Ref BF 31 .E5 1994.

Encyclopedia of Mental Health. 3 v. 1998. Ref RA 790 .E53 1998.

Encyclopedia of Psychology. 4 v. 1994. Ref BF 31 .E52 1994.

Handbook of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 7 v. 1997. Ref RJ 499.3 .H356 1997.

Handbook of Child Psychology. 4 v. 1998. BF 721 .H242 1998.

Handbook of Social Psychology. 2 v. 1998. Ref HM 251 .H224 1998.

International Dictionary of Psychology. 1996. Ref BF 31 .S83 1996.

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Reviews of Research

Advances in Child Development and Behavior, 1963 - . BF 721 .A45.

Advances in Clinical Child Psychology, v. 1 - to date. RJ 503.3 .A37.

Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, 1982 - . RJ 506 .L4 A33.

Annual Progress in Child Psychiatry and Child Development, 1968 - . RJ 499 .A1 A53.

Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 1980 - . RC 952 .A1 A56.

Annual Review of Psychology, 1950 - . BF 30 .A56.

Annual Review of Public Health, 1980 - . RA 421 .A66.

Annual Review of Sociology, 1975 - . HM 1 .A763.

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Guides for Writing Theses & Dissertations

Many of these publications contain chapters on proposal writing and literature reviews. These can prove to be helpful in getting started and providing guidelines.

Completing Dissertations in the Behavioral Sciences and Education. 1985. LB 2369 .L65 1985.

Completing Your Doctoral Dissertation or Master's Thesis in Two Semesters or Less. 1991. LB 2369 .O33 1991.

Developing and Writing Your Thesis, Dissertation or Project. 1998. LB 2369 .W386 1998.

Written by William G. Webster, a retired member of the School of Education, who taught research methods in education for many years. He is sharing his wisdom in a "book of sound advice about conceptualizing, organizing, developing and finalizing your terminal graduate research." His companion book is 21 Models for Developing and Writing Theses, Disserations and Projects.

Dissertation Handbook. 2nd ed. 1993. LB 2369 .N5 1993.

Dissertation Proposal Guidebook: How to Prepare a Research Proposal and Get It Accepted. 1980. LB 2369 .G26.

Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish: Psychology and Related Fields. BF 76.5 .C645 1993.

Getting What You Came For: The Smart Student's Guide to Earning a Master's or a PhD. LB 2371.4 .P48 1997.

Graduate Research Guidebook. 3rd ed. 1994. LB 2369 .B24 1994.

Guide to the Successful Thesis and Dissertation: A Handbook for Students and Faculty. 1998. LB 2369 .M377 1998.

How to Design, Analyze, and Write Doctoral or Masters Research. 1988. Reserve LB 2369 .B24 1988.

How to Write a Thesis: A Guide to the Research Paper. 1994. Reserve LB 2369 .T36 1994.

Negotiating Graduate School: A Guide for Graduate Students. LB 2371 .R67 1995.

The Proposal Cookbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Dissertation and Thesis Proposal Writing. 1979. LB 2369 .F73 1979.

Proposals That Work: A Guide for Planning Dissertations and Great Proposals. 1993. Q 180.55 .P7 L63 1993.

Secrets for a Successful Dissertation. 1998. LB 2369 .F547 1998.

Note the appendices which contain action words and action verbs. These can be very useful in providing variety to your writing.

Successful Dissertations and Theses. 1992. LB 2369 .M32 1992.

Surviving Your Dissertation: A Comprehensive Guide to Content and Process. 1992. LB 2369 .R83 1992.

Theses and Dissertations: A Guide to Writing in the Social and Physical Sciences. 1997. LB 2369 .T44 1997.

21 Models for Developing and Writing Theses, Dissertations and Projects. 1998. LB 2369 .W385 1998.

Another book by Dr. William G. Webster for those doing graduate research. "A book of practical approaches, ideas, and solutions for conceptualizing, organizing, developing and finalizing your graduate research requirements."

What Is a Literature Review (Union Institute)

Writing a Literature Review in the Health Sciences and Social Work (Health Sciences Writing Centre, University of Toronto)

Writing and Defending a Thesis or Dissertation in Psychology and Education. 1980. BF 76.5 .M36.

Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. 1999. Main Reserve H 61.8 .G35x 1999. MCRC Ref H 61.8 .G35x 1999.

Writing Your Dissertation in Fifteen Minutes a Day. 1998. LB 2369 .B57 1998.

"'A guide to starting, revising, and finishing your doctoral thesis."

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