1. Break your research question into at least two concepts.
2. Use the PsycINFO Thesaurus to build terms for each concept.
3. Enter the Descriptor term (Subjects) for one concept in the first search search box
4. Enter Descriptor term (Subjects) for the next concept in the second search box.
5. Limit your search to Peer Reviewed Journals
6. Limit your search to the last 10 years.
7. Find the Methodology method in the citation.
8. Email or save the citations that look good on first glance.
9. Go back and enter synonyms for each concept
10. If an article is NOT full text, enter the title in Google Scholar
11. If the article is NOT full text in Google Scholar, then use the library's INTERLIBRARY Loan service.
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PsycINFO is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for locating scholarly research findings in counseling, educational psychology and related fields. Graduate students in counseling should consult PsycINFO for research articles. .
PsycINFO Database Tips: How do I know if an article is peer-reviewed and Quantitative or Qualitative research?
Use the following Search Options to narrow your search:
PychInfo Thesaurus Terms | KEYWORD: Cultural Sensitivity | KEYWORD: School leadership |
KEYWORD: Leadership styles | |
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School Administrators |
Transformational Leadership A style of leadership that motivates and transforms followers to transcend their self-interests and personal goals to work for a common goal. |
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PychInfo Thesaurus Term |
Sensitivity Training Group training that focuses on interpersonal relations within the group and enhancement of self-confidence, self-perception, behavioral skills, and role flexibility. |
Leadership |
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Step 1. Make sure you are in PsycINFO
Step 2. In Search Options (below the search boxes) CHOOSE Publication Type : Peer Reviewed Journal
Step 3. In Search Options (below the search boxes) CHOOSE Methodology CHOOSE Qualitative Study or Quantitative Study