Psychology: Defining Research topics
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How to approach research topic
Things to think about when choosing a research project:
Does the following answers meet the CRAAP Test criteria?
- Evaluating research source?
- How reliable is this source?
- Does it contain primary sources?
- Does it discuss original research?
- Is the article peer reviewed?
- How often has it be cited?
Evaluating Resources- CRAAP Test Criteria
The CRAAP test can be used to evaluate websites, books, articles and a range of resources. CRAAP is an acronym for each step of the process of evaluating a source.
- C: Currency.
- R: Relevance.
- A: Authority.
- A: Accuracy.
- P: Purpose.
The CRAAP Test was developed by the Meriam Library at California State University, Chico.
How to Evaluate Resources (the CRAAP Test) by McMaster University Library
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow (1943, 1954) stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs and that some needs take precedence over others. Source: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from SimplyPsychology
Book Spotlight- Psychology
The Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology by ISBN: 9781414412047Publication Date: 2016-05-11This resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information.
Gender and Culture in Psychology by ISBN: 9781107018037Publication Date: 2012-02-02Gender and Culture in Psychology introduces new approaches to the psychological study of gender that bring together feminist psychology, socio-cultural psychology, discursive psychology and critical psychology.
