Research Guides: Social Work : SOWK 135

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Fundamentals of Research
These self-paced, interactive modules will introduce you to core concepts and skills related to research and information literacy. Whether you want a refresher on a specific topic or you are just beginning in research and want to review the full set of modules, we encourage you to use the content provided here to grow in your knowledge and skills.
Beginning the Research Process
This playlist of brief video tutorials addresses subjects like selecting keywords, choosing a topic, organizing and saving articles, and citations.

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Liberty University Writing Center
See the subdivisions on the side for specific instructions on various APA citation questions.
APA Style from the American Psychological Association
This site is from the American Psychological Association and includes tutorials for learning the basics of APA style. A helpful feature of the tutorials are samples of the various sections of an APA formatted paper. For infrequently asked questions (such as citing things like the Federal Register, etc.) you can search this site by keywords.
APA Formatting - Quick Guide from the Liberty University Writing Center
APA Style - 7th Edition
Liberty University Writing Center Writing Aids

Academic Writer
User-friendly platform for writing papers in APA format that contains templates, reference-checking tools, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using Academic Writer.

APA PsycNET
Full-text peer-reviewed articles and e-books published by APA covering a variety of topics in psychology

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using APA PsycNet.
Counseling & Therapy
Video footage from actual therapy sessions, training videos, and reenactments conducted by renowned counseling professionals
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection (EBSCO)
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics in psychology such as anthropology, mental processes, psychiatry, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using this EBSCO database.
Social Science Premium Collection (ProQuest)
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a variety of topics in the social sciences such as anthropology, criminology, education, library science, political science, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using Social Science Premium Collection.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Full-text peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of topics in sociology such as criminal justice, social psychology, religion, racial studies, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using SocINDEX.
Social Work Abstracts
Peer-reviewed article abstracts on a variety of topics in social work such as addictions, child welfare, and more

For more information, view this brief tutorial on using this EBSCO database.