http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rqs.phtml?subject_id=101 Contact Librarian: Judith McManus en-us Georgetown University Library, 2009 A comprehensive index to communication-related publications, including literature in other disciplines that is relevant to communication researchers. Also covers the international literature in film studies, the role of technology in human communications, risk communication, crisis communication and public opinions. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=2715&infotype_id=21&masterinfotype_id=3 Web of Science is part of the ISI Web of Knowledge, a multidisciplinary bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts journals in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences. It cumulates three databases: Arts and Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index Expanded and Social Sciences Citation Index. In addition to traditional author, title and keyword searches, the citation databases offer access to articles' cited references (the footnotes from authors' bibliographies). You may take a known, relevant paper and find other, more recent papers that cite it. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=65&infotype_id=21&masterinfotype_id=3 Covers subjects such as migration, evolution, innate behavior, learning and memory, and behavioral ecology. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=86&infotype_id=29&masterinfotype_id=3 A searchable collection containing real transcripts of therapy and counseling sessions and first-person narratives illuminating the experience of mental illness and its treatment, as well as reference works to contextualize the primary material. Trial ends May 16, 2009. Evaluate this resource. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=3134&infotype_id=29&masterinfotype_id=3 The ERIC database consists of two files: the Resources in Education (RIE) file of document citations (tied to the ERIC document collection on microfiche) and the Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE) file of journal article citations from over 750 professional journals. It also includes full text of over 850 ERIC Digest records. ERIC documents are identified by an ED number. Use the ED number to locate the document on microfiche. Lauinger Library owns only part of the ERIC microfiche collection, from the FL clearinghouse (foreign language teaching). Check GEORGE, the library catalog, by title for other ERIC documents or to determine whether the library subscribes to the journals. Items not owned by Lauinger Library may be requested via the Consortium Loan Service (use WRLC Catalog to request) or InterLibrary Loan. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=46&infotype_id=29&masterinfotype_id=3 The primary index to the literature of psychology and its related fields. Since 1887 covers journal articles, and since 1987, books and book chapters. International in scope, topics include psychological aspects of related disciplines, such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology, linguistics, anthropology, business, and law. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=29&infotype_id=29&masterinfotype_id=3 Provides full text for 4,486 publications (3,718 peer-reviewed) covering academic areas of study including social sciences, humanities, education, computer sciences, engineering, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies. A total of 8,224 titles are abstracted and indexed, of which 7,132 are peer-reviewed. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=251&infotype_id=20&masterinfotype_id=3 Indexes the major scholarly journals in the social sciences, including public policy, since 1983. For prior years, use Humanities & Social Sciences Index Retrospective. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=27&infotype_id=20&masterinfotype_id=3 A primary resource for accessing the latest research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Based on an international selection of over 2500 journals and other serials, conference papers, books, and dissertations. Includes book, film and software reviews. Major areas of coverage include anthropology, collective behavior, community development, disaster studies, education, environmental studies, gender studies, gerontology, law and penology, marriage and family studies, medicine and health, racial interactions, social psychology, social work, sociological theory, stratification, substance abuse, urban studies and violence. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=205&infotype_id=20&masterinfotype_id=3 Contains frequently cited articles reviewing the recent literature on important topics in psychology. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1533&infotype_id=57&masterinfotype_id=2 Reviews of current books and films in the field of psychology. Formerly appeared as the journal, Contemporary Psychology: APA Review of Books. Releases 15 or more reviews weekly. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=433&infotype_id=58&masterinfotype_id=2 A chronological history of psychology which gives brief descriptions and exact dates of about 3,000 noteworthy events. Brief to fairly extensive articles, some illustrated. Many entries include bibliographies. Describes key concepts in the cognitive science. Most entries presume prior knowledge of the field, and include bibliographies and cross-references. Extensive definitions of terms and concepts, with references to further readings. A comprehensive dictionary of psychological terms and biographical entries. Considered the standard work in the field, it has about three times as much material as other psychology dictionaries. A dictionary of psychological terms derived from personal or place names (e.g. Malthusian Theory, Liebman Effect, Delphi Method). Covers the concept of mind in its broadest sense, including philosophical and physiological, and psychological aspects. Online and print. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1527&infotype_id=5&masterinfotype_id=2 Describes how to access psychological tests for review; lists collections of tests and access policies of institutions. Arranged by state. Information about recently developed or recently used psychological tests as described in studies from thirty four professional journals. An online encyclopedia covering traditional and cutting-edge topics in psychology. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=2617&infotype_id=3&masterinfotype_id=2 Comprehensive coverage of the key thinkers, theories, and terms used in the field of social psychology; includes bibliographies. In-depth articles emphasize physiological development. Thematic arrangement. Concise, well-written articles on topics of current interest; contributors reflect the encylopedia's international emphasis. 4 volumes. Extensive articles by scholars in the field: individual volumes are titled Theory and Method; Developmental Neuroscience; and Risk, Disorder, and Adaptation. Scholarly articles cover all facets and stages of adult life. Focuses on human growth and development, including physical, social, psychological, and emotional development from conception to death. Articles summarize current knowledge about the nature, causes, expression, and societal role of emotions, in the present, past, and in other cultures. Substantial bibliographies. In-depth articles on early human development. Presented from the perspectives of the social, biological, and medical fields, with emphasis on psychology and its disciplines. Articles by leading neuroscience and psychology researchers summarize the full range of current knowledge on learning and memory; includes bibliographies. Examines issues relevant to people from many cultures in the areas of social, cognitive, environmental, and clinical psychology. Articles are listed alphbetically and by theme. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1510&infotype_id=3&masterinfotype_id=2 This American Psychological Association sponsored eight-volume work covers the topics, methods, findings, advances, and applications of the sll fields of psychology. Brief to extensive entries include bibliographies. This one volume encyclopedia may be useful for initial research. Entries are fairly brief and generally include few suggested readings. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1499&infotype_id=3&masterinfotype_id=2 This Massachusetts Institute of Technology source pinpoints the role of philosophy in the cognitive sciences. Scholarly examination of contemporary themes in cultural psychology. Substantial bibliographies. Surveys the state of psychology in 27 countries in 9 regions of the world. Includes an overview, the education and training of psychologists, the scope of psychological practice, and future challenges. Explores psychologies with different historical and cultural roots. Scholarly analysis of current knowledge in most areas of psychology. 12 volumes. See full record in George for details. Human behavior and experience are examined from more than one societal context; presented by the International Union of Psychological Science. Designed for graduate students and research assistants seeking to master research methods and procedures in psychology. Accounts of original research, critical reviews, analysis of recent works, and theoretical, methodological, and historical notes. Text is in French, abstracts in English and French. Offers a contemporary and historical review of the literature. Peridodicals coverage discontinued in 1965. 100 psychological topics are organized to provide an overview for undergraduates or assist in choosing a topic. Six page articles explain the concept, discuss applications, relate the topic to the field as a whole, and provide a bibliography Descriptions, critiques, and bibliographies of studies on standardized commercial tests in psychology, education, and industry. Critiques discuss validity and reliability. Online, full-text collection of over 20,000 books. Covers a wide range of topics including sociology, psychology, American and European history, political science, medicine, language and literature, philosophy and religion, education, business, the hard sciences and more. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=468&infotype_id=27&masterinfotype_id=4 Check for books on your topic in GEORGE, the library's catalog. Search by keyword, author, title, or subject heading. To find a book by topic, search by Library of Congress Subject Headings, keywords, or try looking up a title you know and click on "Find Similar Items" to search by the subject headings listed in the book's catalog record. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=976&infotype_id=24&masterinfotype_id=4 The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world. An unparalleled world resource, the collection holds more than 138 million items, including more than 32 million cataloged books and other print materials in 470 languages; more than 61 million manuscripts; the largest rare book collection in North America; and the world's largest collection of legal materials, films, maps, sheet music and sound recordings. The Library of Congress occupies three buildings on Capitol Hill. To make use of its resources as a Georgetown affiliate, consult GU-LC Connection. General information for researchers appears at LC's Researchers page. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=586&infotype_id=24&masterinfotype_id=4 WorldCat is a catalog consisting of over 100 million records for books and other materials in over 60,000 libraries. NOTE: Available only to Georgetown University students, faculty, and staff. A publicly accessible version is available at http://www.worldcat.org/. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=104&infotype_id=24&masterinfotype_id=4 The catalog of the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC): George Washington, American, Catholic, George Mason, Gallaudet, and Marymount Universities, the University of the District of Columbia, and Georgetown University. Georgetown students may borrow directly from WRLC libraries or request items via the WRLC Catalog. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=585&infotype_id=24&masterinfotype_id=4 NIMH, as part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health monitors and supports research on mental health. This excellent website includes research news and reports, conference proceedings, funding information and more. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1543&infotype_id=73&masterinfotype_id=14 This is a web gateway for "psychological scholars" and "budding psychological scholars." The site repeats much of the information found on the major websites listed here, but has enough unique items to make it worth a visit. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1545&infotype_id=40&masterinfotype_id=11 Created by Jungian analysts and scholars, includes articles, reviews, and interviews relating the the work of Jung and Jungian analysis. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1540&infotype_id=138&masterinfotype_id=11 Texts on selected topics in psychology, such as ancient psychology or behaviorism http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1541&infotype_id=138&masterinfotype_id=11 Designed to spread awareness of the field of personality, this site provides an overview of personality theory and research, abstracts of recent articles, personality tests, web pages, course syllabi, information for prospective students, and departments offering personality programs. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1544&infotype_id=138&masterinfotype_id=11 This site emphasizes social psychology but incudes general psychology sites on Cognition and Perception, Cultural Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, and other topics. Includes a ranking of Ph.D. programs http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1546&infotype_id=138&masterinfotype_id=11 Official homepage of the APA. Includes newsletters, conferences, links to psychology-related resources, and APA services and information. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1539&infotype_id=79&masterinfotype_id=9 Provides information on measurement instruments (i.e., questionnaires, interview schedules, checklists, index measures, coding schemes/ manuals, rating scales, projective techniques, vignettes/scenarios, tests) in the health fields, psychosocial sciences, organizational behavior, and library and information science. Dates covered: 1985 - present Formats covered: measurement instruments http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=3242&infotype_id=156&masterinfotype_id=12 RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store, and share information and generate citations and bibliographies. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=135&infotype_id=16&masterinfotype_id=10 Guide to preparing psychological papers including correct bibliographical form. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1537&infotype_id=124&masterinfotype_id=10 Up-to date information on how to cite electronic resources; over 40 examples. Open in Mozilla. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=2765&infotype_id=124&masterinfotype_id=10 This site helps students to write up the results of their research in accordance with the APA Style Manual. http://resources.library.georgetown.edu/libdata/rslink.phtml?subject_id=101&resource_id=1538&infotype_id=124&masterinfotype_id=10