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University of the
Pacific Library
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95211
Information:
(209) 946-2431
| Book Club to Discuss Angle of Repose The next book club discussion will take place on July 16 in the Library Community Room...[More] Posted Wed, July 02 2008 |
| Davey Café Closed Until Mid-August The Davey Café in the University Library will be closed from July 1 until mid-August...[More] Posted Fri, June 27 2008 |
| Faculty Staff Book Club to Meet June 19 The Book Club will discuss Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson...[More] Posted Mon, June 09 2008 |
| Good Summer Reads Now Available Check out the library's Leisure Reading Collection for relaxing summer reads...[More] Posted Tue, June 03 2008 |
Librarian: Michelle Maloney
Email: mmaloney@pacific.edu
Phone: 209.946.3171
The library subscribes to two very specialized resources that can aid in your research and management of information. One is called Scopus; the other is RefWorks. More information...
The research literature you collect on your topic culminates in your literature review. In order to gain a sense of how it is written, you can help yourself by examining those previously written by experts in the field. Two of the main examples in the field of education are publications called Review of Research in Education and the Review of Educational Research published by the American Educational Research Association. More information...
At one time or another, all of you have searched a library’s electronic resources, also called databases, or have used the Internet with various search engines, such as Google. Most, if not all, have had experience using ERIC, the Education Resources Information Center. Since your topics are related to education in some way, this is the most natural place to begin. However, it is not the only resource to use. The following information highlights the key resources used by someone pursuing a Masters in Education or Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration and Leadership, or Educational and School Psychology. Download PDF
When you start focusing on your own thesis or dissertation, it often helps to review one so you gain a sense of what is involved and how it is formatted. You may also locate one that explores an aspect of your topic and can lead you to additional research or ways of approaching your own study and investigation. There are specific resources to use for this type of search. More information...
Research in quantitative methodology involves not only looking for article literature on studies conducted in a certain field, but can also include locating different tests, surveys, questionnaires, and instruments that have already been created, tested, and used in research. Finding previous constructed instruments that are valid and reliable can help you in the design of your study. This can be accomplished through some specialized resources and these are mentioned following the suggestions for searching article literature employing quantitative methodology. More information...
If you want to locate research articles based on a particular type of research, it helps to remember that each particular database works differently. When focusing on qualitative methodology, the following suggestions are offered. More information...
