Research Guide for

PSYC 2200 Abnormal Psychology (Sarahbi)

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Find Articles

PsycNET
Articles on psychology topics from journals published by the APA (American Psychological Association).

JSTOR
Scholarly articles, ebooks, and primary sources in the social sciences, humanities, earth and biological sciences, and more. Includes image results from Artstor.

ScienceDirect
Journal articles in the health and life sciences.

Academic Search Premier (EbscoHost)
Articles in all subjects from scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers. An all-purpose database and often a good place to start.


Google Scholar

Search for academic articles on publisher and other websites. When you use this link to connect to Google Scholar through the Library, your search results will include links to articles available in Normandale Library databases whenever possible. Look for the "Article @ Normandale Lib." links to access the full article through the Library.

Note: Not all articles in your search results will be available through the Library. Need an article we don’t have? Submit an interlibrary loan request.


 

Use Reference Resources

Use a reference database to help you understand the professional jargon in a scholarly article.

Gale eBooks
Selected dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reference books in many subjects.

Credo Reference
Credo logoArticles from dictionaries, general and subject encyclopedias, handbooks, atlases, and more.
 

Search the Library Catalog

the library has many books on psychology and psychological disorders. As you search, make sure the information you find is current enough for your purposes.

Book Search

Book Search searches the listing of books and ebooks available at the Normandale Library.

Note: Book Search results include both online ebooks and paper books available for pickup at the library. Follow these instructions to request a paper book (PDF) be held for pickup.



These Reference books may be particularly helpful.
APA Dictionary of Psychology

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-5

Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma

The Gale Encyclopedia fo Psychology

Psychology and Behavioral Health

Use Web Resources

There are plenty of great resources available on the open web. Here are a few trusted websites to get you started.

National Institute of Mental Health

American Psychological Association

Centers for Disease Control

Keyword Worksheet

Developing Keywords for Your Research (Monroe CC Libraries)

Ask a Librarian

Call, e-mail, or chat with a librarian for more research assistance. We're happy to help!

  (952) 358-8290

 Email

photo of DavidDavid Vrieze Daniels
Reference and Instruction Librarian
david.vriezedaniels@normandale.edu
 

Note: Your chat question may be directed to a librarian from another college when Normandale librarians are unavailable.

Access Databases from Off Campus

Off-Campus Access Info
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted.  Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.

 

Cite Your Sources (APA)

APA Quick Guide (PDF)
A guide to APA citation format based on the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual.

APA Formatting and Style Guide (OWL at Purdue)
A comprehensive guide to APA formatting and style (7th edition). See examples of APA formats for papers, References lists, in-text citations, footnotes, and more.