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See scholarly reference sources like dictionaries, directories, and encyclopedias before books or articles to give yourself a solid background in your subject. They'll contextualize your topic and synthesize a vast amount of information that would otherwise take you a long time to amass. Entries in reference sources usually contain a list of respected sources to launch your research. They're also helpful for brainstorming and learning the vocabulary of the field: you'll get better database search results if you use search terms appropriate for the era.
Types of Scholarly Sources
The sources below differ from a monograph, which what you think of when you picture a book that presents scholarly research on one particular subject.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Specialized encyclopedias offer short (usually 1-2 page) articles on various persons, topics, events, and concepts. Arranged alphabetically, they offer concise introductions to key topics in a discipline, and bibliography of the most important works for further study. Many are now online; see examples on this page.
Handbooks and Companions
Handbooks and companions are anthologies of articles that summarize the history and current state of research in academic fields and sub-disciplines. The articles are written by top scholars to offer quick introductions to learners, as well as comprehensive bibliographies to aid in further research. Unlike encyclopedias and dictionaries, these works offer longer articles (often 20-25 pages) and are arranged thematically. Find these in HoyaSearch with a keyword search like this one: (companion or handbook) AND Hegel.
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Psychology and behavioral health by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2015This set covers not only the history of the field and the core aspects of behaviorism, cognitive psychology, and psychoanalytic psychology, but also diagnoses, disorders, treatment, assessment, and notable individuals in the field.
Encyclopedia of the History of Psychological Theories by Call Number: Lau Stacks BF 31 .E53 2012 (2 vols.)ISBN: 9781441904638Publication Date: 2014-07-08Covers theories from ancient times to the present, including contributing theories from philosophy & science. Defines the boundaries of psychology.
The Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Psychology by Call Number: OnlineISBN: 9781118339893Publication Date: 2013-10-22Scholars from 30 countries describe the current state of knowledge relating to cross-cultural, cultural, and indigenous psychology.
The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology by Call Number: Ref stacks: BF 31 .E48 2015This 5 vol. set provides A-Z entries covering the main topics, key concepts, and influential figures in the field.
Encyclopedia of Psychology and Religion by Call Number: Online; also Woodstock Stacks 290.17503 L517, E511Offers a collection of psychological interpretations of the stories, rituals, motifs, symbols, doctrines, dogmas, and experiences of the world's religious and mythological traditions. This encyclopedia applies a wide range of psychological approaches to understanding the form and content of religious and spiritual experience.
Psychology BasicsCall Number: Ref. BF 31 .P765 2005Uniform, two- or three-page articles on topics in psychology. Useful for choosing research topics.
A Student's Dictionary of Psychology and Neuroscience by ISBN: 9781351803199Publication Date: 2017-09-01An essential reference work with easy-to-understand definitions and helpful diagrams, mini biographies of key psychologists, list of key reference works, and a section on common abbreviations.
APA Dictionary of Psychology by ISBN: 9781433819445Publication Date: 2015-02-01Offers definitive information on the lexicon of the field, including almost 26,000 entries offering clear and authoritative definitions.
APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology by Call Number: Ref. BF 76.5 .A73 2012Features descriptions of many techniques that psychologists and other social scientists use.
Handbook of Child Psychology and Developmental Science by Call Number: Lau Stacks BF 721 .H242 2015Comprehensive coverage of developmental science, including detailed explanations of major theories and methods.
Observing and Recording the Behavior of Young Children by Publication Date: 2015-11-01Designed to help teachers better understand children's behaviour, the book outlines methods for recordkeeping that provide a realistic picture of each child's interactions and experiences in the classroom.
Oxford Handbook of Developmental Behavior NeuroscienceCall Number: RC 341 .O94 2010
