Introduction
Use the Library Databases to locate peer reviewed journal articles that the Capstone project requires. Selected databases are listed below on the left while the best place to start is in the middle box for Start Your Research, which searches a number of library databases all at once for you and allows you to limit your search results to Peer Reviewed Journal Articles. If you have questions about literature reviews: Writing Literature Reviews | Joining the Conversation: Writing Style + Literature Reviews (TXST GradCollege Webinar)
Citation Management
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EndNoteA citation management tool that enables you to:
- Organize your research
- Include citations while you write your paper
- Build a bibliography in a variety of formats
- Import references from library databases and Google Scholar
- Sync your EndNote Web to Desktop account
Alkek Library also has a Style Guide that covers APA as well as other citation styles.
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WorkshopsLearn tools and techniques to make your research more efficient and enjoyable. Most workshop sessions are 50 minutes with hands-on practice, so you can apply what you have learned immediately to your projects.
Databases
Try Start Your Research first! Search results can be limited to citations from Peer Reviewed journals. Start Your Research video tutorial
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Education SourceScholarly research in education & education-related social issues. All levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, & testing. 1900-present.
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ERICEducation journals & documents (research reports, evaluation studies, curriculum guides & lesson plans collected by the U.S. Dept. of Education). 1966-present.
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Ed/ITLibFull-text journal articles, e-books, and AACE conference papers on the latest research, developments, and applications related to all aspects of Educational Technology and E-Learning. *
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ABI/Inform GlobalBusiness and trade periodical content on economic conditions, management techniques, theory and practice of business, advertising, marketing, economics, human resources, finance, and taxation. 1971-present *
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Business SourceMarketing, management, MIS, economics, finance, accounting, & international business. Includes SWOT analyses and 55 videos from the Harvard Business School Faculty Seminar Series.1886-present
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PsycINFOPeer reviewed journal articles and books in psychology, counseling and related fields, such as sociology, linguistics, medicine, law, physiology, business, psychiatry, and anthropology. Includes international material selected from more than 2,500 periodicals in more than 27 languages. 1887-present.
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Social Sciences Full TextCovers anthropology, community health and medicine, economics, environmental sciences, geography, international relations, law and criminology, police science, planning and public administration, psychology, psychiatry, political science, sociology, and social work. 1983-present
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Sociological AbstractsSociology, anthropology, economics, education, medicine, community development, philosophy, political science, demography, and social psycholog. 1952-present. *
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Sociology SourceSociology, anthropology, criminology, criminal justice, demography, economic development, ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, politics, religion, rural sociology, social psychology, social structure, social work, sociological theory, sociology of education, substance abuse, urban studies, violence, and welfare. 1895-present
* Not searched in Start Your Research
Citing Sources: Getting More Help
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Student Learning Assistance Center (SLAC)Get in-person tutoring at SLAC, located on the 4th floor of Alkek Library. Check the website for hours and availability. SLAC also maintains a good Documentation page for quick reference.
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Texas State Writing CenterThe Writing Center is located on the first floor of ASB North. You can get help with all types of writing, including papers, essays, and resumes. The Writing Center offers in-person and online tutoring (check their website for more information). Round Rock patrons can seek assistance from the Round Rock Writing Center.