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PSY 742: Family Violence and Disputes

Fall 2025 Instruction Session for PSY 742: Family Violence and Disputes

Introduction

This guide will give you a solid foundation for your research. The best strategy is to start broad and then refine your search as you discover more relevant keywords and concepts. If you get stuck, a librarian is always available to help!

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of academic research, information retrieval, critical evaluation of sources, and ethical use of information. Students will learn to:

  • navigate library resources
  • identify reliable information
  •  effectively integrate sources into their academic work.

Goals

After this Library Instruction Session you will be able to:

  • Formulate effective research questions.
  • Identify and locate relevant library resources (e.g., databases, books, journals).
  • Develop effective search strategies using keywords and Boolean operators.
  • Critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of information sources.
  • Understand and apply principles of academic integrity, including proper citation.
  • Effectively organize and manage research materials.

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