LibGuides: EDC611: Module 2

Module 2 Required Resources

Textbook

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). American Psychological Association.

Your course textbook can be accessed via the DART eBook link in the Getting Started module.
As a reminder, you should have purchased this APA book earlier in the program. For this course, this manual will be used to make sure your research paper adheres to the most current APA formatting.

Literature Review Exemplars

Chapter 5: The Literature Review
Sheppard, V. (n.d.). Chapter 5: The literature review. In Research methods for social sciences: An introduction. Pressbooks. https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/jibcresearchmethods/part/chapter-5/
This chapter provides guidance for writing and excellent examples of literature reviews.
Chapter 8: Writing the Literature Review
Frederiksen, L. (n.d.). Chapter 8: Writing the literature review. In Literature reviews for education and nursing graduate students. Pressbooks. https://press.rebus.community/literaturereviewsedunursing/chapter/chapter-8-writing-the-literature-review/
This chapter provides guidance for writing and excellent examples of literature reviews.

Module 2 Optional Resources

National University Research and Writing Resources

NU Research Process
National University. (2023, April 23). Research process. National University Library. https://resources.nu.edu/c.php?g=635502&p=4444798
A resource provided by the National University Library, these pages offer an introduction to the research process at a very general level.
Tutorials and Training Tools: Roadmap to Research Tutorial
National University. (2023, March 20). Tutorials and training tools: Roadmap to research tutorial. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/training/rtr
Learn how to use the Library and improve your research skills.
APA 7th Edition Reference Guide
APA Style
National University. (2023, April 17). APA style. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/c.php?g=373917&p=2527938
Tools and resources for writing in APA style.
Tutorials and Training Tools: Home
National University. (2023, March 20). Tutorials and training tools: Home. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/training
Additional tutorials to learn how to use the Library and improve your research skills.
Tutorials and Training Tools: Research Tips
National University. (2023, March 20). Tutorials and training tools: Research tips. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/training/researchtips
A collection of videos that provide a variety of quick research tips that will make you a better researcher. Learn how to search the Library through Google Scholar, limit a search to a specific discipline, and more.
Tutorials and Training Tools: Support Services
National University. (2023, March 20). Tutorials and training tools: Support services. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/training/support
The Library is available to assist you with research. Check out this page to learn more.
Tutorials and Training Tools: Citation Help
National University. (2023, March 20). Tutorials and training tools: Citation help. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/training/citations
Need help with citations? Learn about citing sources and using sources effectively with these videos.
Academic Success Center: Home
National University. (2023, March 20). Academic success center: Home. National University Library. https://nu.libguides.com/academicsuccesscenter
The Academic Success Center (ASC) collaborates with faculty to support graduate students through the process of learning and developing their identities as scholars and practitioners. Explore this site for access to resources including writing, APA style, editing, proofreading, and more.
Writing Skills Handbook V7
National University. (n.d.). Writing skills handbook v7. https://nationalu.brightspace.com/shared/NU-Files/Writing_Skills_Handbook/story.html