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Education: Finding Research

Finding Research on Education

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Hannah Van Vleet
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518-629-7623

Find Articles in Recommended Databases

Step 1: Background Research

Step 2: Find Books and Ebooks

Screenshot of the advanced search screen in OneSearch. HVCC catalog is selected from the search options. The words "Skinner" and "behaviorism" are typed into the search bars. Books/Ebooks is selected as the material type.

To search for books, begin by going to OneSearch. Next, select Advanced Search to the right of the search box. To search only for print books and ebooks, complete the following steps:

  1. Select HVCC Catalog
  2. Enter your keywords
  3. Select Books/ Ebooks under Material Type
  4. Click Search

Step 3: Find Journal Articles

 

Screenshot of the search interface in Education Source. "Enter the name of your educational theoriest" is superimposed over the first search bar. The words "enter your educational theory" are superimposed over the second search bar. The third search bar has "Optional: more focused aspect?" superimposed over it.

This is an example of how your search will look in the database.

Step 4: Find Documentary or Educational Videos

When searching for videos, enter brief searches. Enter the Education theorist's last name or simply the theory.