PSV-7100

Byrne, D. (2017). Defining a topic. Project planner. 10.4135/9781526408501.
This source provides background information on why we do research forming a foundation for practical advice in selecting a research topic. Required reading for this lesson is the Defining a Topic section, but feel free to read more!

Machi, L. A., & McEvoy, B. T. (2022). The literature review: Six steps to success: Vol. Fourth edition. Corwin.
Chapter 1 of this eBook provides an additional perspective on selecting and defining a research topic. The perspectives of these authors also facilitate questions for consideration during your research topic query exercise. Read chapter 1, pages 23 – 46.

National University Library (formerly NCU). (2022, September 2). Finding a Research Topic. National University Library (formerly NCU).
This section of the library provides advice, techniques, and resources for findings a research topic. Information and links for online mind map tools is also available in this section.

National University Library (formerly NCU). (2019 October 23). Library Orientation [Video]. YouTube.
This 13-minute video provides information on accessing the National University Library (formerly NCU), tour of the home page, and instructions for scheduling a research consultation.

Schedule with a Librarian
National University Library (formerly NCU). Schedule a consultation with a university librarian. National University Library (formerly NCU).
This is a link for individual Online Research Consultations and to be used for PSV-7100 Scholarly Literature Review students to schedule a one-to-one consultation with a Librarian. Use this link to schedule your consultation.

Ivey, C., & Crum, J. (2018). Choosing the right citation management tool: Endnote, Mendeley, Refworks, or Zotero. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 106, 399–403.
This article provides an overview of some commonly used reference management systems.

National University Library (formerly NCU). (2017, October 11). Searching 101 [Video]. YouTube.
This video is recommended for both those that have not viewed it yet and as a refresher for those that have viewed it. This 47 minute video is packed full of tips for basic searches. Demonstration of search techniques performed through Roadrunner database however, many of the techniques demonstrated apply to other search databases.

National University Library (formerly NCU). (2017, October 11). Searching 102 [Video]. YouTube.
Want to take your literature search skills to the next level? Searching 102 video builds upon techniques and tips gained through the Searching 101 workshop. This video expands your skill set to include searching techniques in multiple search databases and includes nesting, field and proximity searching.

National University Library (formerly NCU). ( 2022, February 18). Organizing research [Video]. YouTube.
This 54-minute video will guide you through different research organization tools available for your use.

National University Library (formerly NCU). (2022, September 2). RefWorks. National University Library (formerly NCU).
National University Library (formerly NCU) supports RefWorks through access and training. This section of the National University Library (formerly NCU) Workshop includes valuable information and best practices to optimize your use of RefWorks.