A paper reporting or describing a research study will usually include the following elements:
1. Question(s) the researcher is trying to answer
2. Reasons why it is important to answer the question(s)
3. Literature Review that explains what is already understood or has already been studied on the topic
4. Research Method used in this study
5. Results of this study
6. Conclusions that can be made based on this study
7. Limitation(s) of this study
8. Recommendation of areas for additional study
9. References of works consulted for this study
Even after a thorough search, you may not be able to find many sources on your specific topic. Possibly, your exact topic has not yet been studied. In that case, you can use other studies related to your topic to help in designing your study.
Think of MackSearch like Google, but created specifically for McQuade- easy searching but with more credible results. MackSearch does a combination search of the NOBLE Catalog as well as most of our databases, so typically you'll get a lot a results back. This can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, but fortunately, you have several options to refine and limit your results list to find exactly what you're looking for. In MackSearch you'll find books, e-books, journal articles, streaming media, news briefs, and more.
Use the NOBLE Catalog to find books, e-books, dvds, and streaming videos from McQuade, as well as the 26 other libraries in our consortium (NOBLE). If another library has something you want, request it through interlibrary loan (ILL) at no charge and pick it up at the Help Desk on the first floor when it arrives.
Use PsycINFO to explore the full breadth of research in the behavioral and social sciences. Focused on the interdisciplinary aspects of the worldwide behavioral and social science research and literature, PsycINFO is unmatched as a resource for locating scholarly research findings in psychology and related fields. In PsycINFO you'll find peer-reviewed journal articles, dissertations, historical records, book chapters, and more!
