Welcome to the PSY132 Guide! This guide is divided into several main parts, which can be found by clicking on the tabs the left:
- Find Articles -- This tab will provide information to help you find online articles, journals, magazines, and newspapers on your topic.
- Find Books -- This tab will provide information on finding topical books available either at the GCC Library, online, or through another MCCCD library.
- Find Video -- This tab will provide information to help you find DVDs and streaming video sources on your topic.
- Information Types -- Definitions of different types of information sources.
- What is Authority? -- Defines and provides examples of authority in research.
- What is Bias? -- Defines and provides examples of biases affecting research.
- What Is Credibility? -- Defines and provides examples for determining credibility in research.
- Website Evaluation -- Resources for evaluating websites and using credible online sources.
- Information Diet -- Using the Media Bias Chart, students can evaluate their information diet.
- Scholarly, Trade, or Popular? -- Definitions, a short video, and an interactive quick lesson on identifying scholarly research from popular magazine articles or trade journals.
- Resource Evaluation Form -- This tab allows the student to view or download the Resource Evaluation Form used in some assignments.
- What Is Peer Review? -- A 3-minute video explaining the process of peer review required for scholarly publication.
- Citation Guide -- A link to the full research guide on formatting requirements for APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles.
- NoodleTools Research and Citation Aid -- Need help with an APA reference list or citation? Use NoodleTools, a GCC database that teaches the elements of APA citation and generates citations from source input. Instructions for creating and using a free account.
- Ask a Librarian -- Contact a librarian for help via text, email, or phone. Or make an appointment for a one-on-one consultation with a librarian.
