1. PSYC 2127A - January 12th, 2015 LIBRARY WORKSHOP: EMPIRICAL RESEARCH

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9. Is it published in an academic or scholarly journal?  Abstract  Introduction  Methods  Results  Discussion  References HINT: Empirical research articles will be longer than 1-2 pages. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: IDENTIFYING IT

10. Key Characteristics  Statement about the methodology used  Research questions to be answered  Definition of the group or phenomenon being studied  Process used to study the group or phenomenon, including any controls or instruments Adapted from UMKC’s Guide to Empirical Research (http://library.umkc.edu/empirical)http://library.umkc.edu/empirical EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: IDENTIFYING IT

11. If empirical research articles are scholarly and peer-reviewed, where should we search for them? EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: FINDING IT

12. Develop a search strategy  Define your topic  Brainstorm related terms and synonyms  Consider the topic from a variety of angles TOPIC: Is there a relationship between the media and eating disorders in males? EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: FINDING IT

13. EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: BRAINSTORM Needs articles on: relationship between the media & eating disorders in males Key words: males + eating disorders + media Related terms: males (geographic area? age?) Eating disorder Anorexia nervosa Binge eating Bulimia Restrictive eating Eating disorder Anorexia nervosa Binge eating Bulimia Restrictive eating Media Communications Advertisements Marketing industry Television Mass media Media Communications Advertisements Marketing industry Television Mass media

14.  “empirical study”  “research study”  survey  interview  experiment  “original research”  methodology  outcomes  results  “sample size”  findings  data EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: FINDING IT Try combining your topic keywords with terms like: These terms may appear in the Title, Abstract or Keyword fields. Adapted from UCalgary’s Empirical Research Quick Guide (http:/library.ucalgary.ca/law/nree-guides/qualitative-empirical)

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