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Presentation: Hot Topics: LibGuides - Part 1: Information Used

Part 1 of an Ask A Librarian webinar hosted by Tampa Bay Library Consortium on October 4, 2011

Best Resources for Educational Research

Introduction

You should consider this Campus Guide as a "starting point" for your research. Each tab will provide you with specific information on materials found within the library and links to resources within and outside of the library. If you need additional assistance, consider contacting Ask a Librarian, via chat, phone, or IM.

Encyclopedias & Handbooks

 Encyclopedia of Education - Reference LB 15 .B47 2003

Encyclopedia of Educational Research
Reference LB 15 .E48 1992

Search the Library Catalog for Books

Search the UCF Library catalog for books, journal titles, media and other materials at UCF.

Library of Congress Subject Headings:

·     Education--Research

·     Action research in education

·     Educational reports

·     Proposal writing in educational research


Databases for Journal Articles

·         ERIC (EBSCOhost) (1966+) -- ERIC is the most complete index to articles and reports on educational topics.

  • Educational Research Abstracts (T&F) (1995+) -- Abstracts selected for their relevance to international educational research, educational technology, multicultural education, higher education, organisation and management, sociology of education, special needs and technical education and training.