If you're just starting out as a Psychology student and need to get some background/fundamentals, the following can help:
These databases will be the best bets for starting your research in psychology. If you are having trouble finding articles, see our Finding Articles guide, or ask a librarian for help!
See also these open educational databases:
The best place to find books about psychology is in the Schewe Library Catalog or in the library on the shelves primarily in the ___ range on the upper level. If you are having trouble finding more books, see our Finding Books guide. Here are some suggested titles:
You can find reliable and high-quality psychology videos on the following topics:
For help citing in the APA format, which is often used in psychology, consider using Schewe Library's APA citation guide:
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