Step 1: Search the Scientific LiteratureSearch for one of the following topics: (e.g., memory,

Step 1: Search the Scientific Literature
Search for one of the following topics: (e.g., memory, visual perception, or compliance), and first use the online version of the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms to narrow the topic (e.g., short-term memory, illusions, foot-in-the-door).  Next, find five articles related to your topic using PsyclNFO and write down all of the relevant bibliographical information.
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/umls/sourcereleasedocs/current/PSY/ (Links to an external site.)
 
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycinfo/index.aspx (Links to an external site.)
 
 
Submit the following information:
 
1. The keywords used in a PsyclNFO search
2. The full reference for each article found (author names, title of the article, journal name, volume, issue, and page numbers)
3. Any important information found in the PsyclNFO listing that could help narrow or widen the search (e.g., key phrases, major, or minor descriptions)
Step 2: Repeat the exercise above.
Repeat the above exercise, and track down a full text article or articles using PsycARTICLES.
http://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/psycarticles/ (Links to an external site.)
 
Find five research sources on a topic of your own choice. Find articles relating to your research. Provide an overview of the research sources and include the following information:
1. The keywords used in a PsycArticles search
2. The full reference for each article found (author names, title of the article, journal name, volume, issue, and page numbers)
3. Any important information found in the PsycArticles listing that could help narrow or widen the search (e.g., key phrases, major, or minor descriptions)