Research Methods and Study Skills in Psychology and the Social Sciences

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Headings:
| General aids | Study skills | Research resources |

See also:
| Surveys, questionnaires, & diagnostic tools |
| Statistics & epidemiology |

Remember to check the Library Catalogue for handbooks and introductory texts on research techniques and study skills.

General Resources

Archives of PSYCH-METHODS - a discussion list for techniques used in psychological research

Collected Research Methods Links - a very comprehensive list of links to online research methods resources, compiled by the Division of Social Sciences, School of Law and Social Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University

PsychExperiments - interactive laboratory of cognitive and social psychology experiments

Psychological Research on the Net - a comprehensive index listing psychology experiments available on the internet

Qualitative Methods - a selection of resources from the Intute Social Sciences subject gateway

QualPage: Resources for Qualitative Research - list of internet available resources

Quantitative Methods - a selection of resources from the Intute Social Sciences subject gateway

Research Design Explained - online textbook of the basics in experimental design in psychology

Research Methodology and Statistics - a selection of supporting resources and literature from the University of Amsterdam's SocioSite social science information system. For more about statistics, see the statistical and epidemiological sources page

Research Tools & Methods - an index of resources compiled by the INTUTE Social Sciences gateway. Browse through the sub-sections and related sections too

Research Methods in the Social and Natural Sciences - an online tutorial developed by Maricopa Community Colleges - aimed at introductory level students

Research Mindedness in Social Work and Social Care - a virtual resource funded by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)

Research Participation Scheme - details of the Department of Psychology's scheme to get students involved in staff research projects by offering partial accreditation for first year modules

Resources for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research - list of internet available resources

Research Skills - an archived resource of "how to" guides from the now defunct Centre for Evidence Based Social Services

Social Sciences-Methodology - Google directory of most common social science research and methodology sites

Social Science Research Network - a network for disseminating research (mainly in economics, law and business/marketing), by encouraging authors to submit details of articles and working papers. An abstract database is available, and many documents are donwloadable in full-text

Steps and Methods used in Qualitative Observational Research - online guide from Colorado State University

The Web Center for Social Research Methods - online textbook and tutorials developed by William Trochim of Cornell University

Content Analysis:

Content-Analysis.de

Content Analysis Guidebook Online

Content Analysis and Qualitative Research

Conducting Content Analysis - online guide from Colorado State University

Text Analysis Info

Conversation Analysis:

An Introduction to Conversation Analysis - Loughborough University online tutorial

Discourse Analysis:

Discourse Analysis - a page of resources (inlcuding a primer) on discourse analysis, from Loughborough University

What is Meant by Discourse Analysis? - by Prof. S.Slembrouck, University of Gent

Grounded Theory:

Grounded Theory: A Thumbnail Sketch - a brief overview of grounded theory, what it is, and how you use it. Part of the Resource Papers in Action Research series

The Grounded Theory Institute - website dedicated to Glaser's contribution to grounded theory methodology

Phenomenological Analysis:

Phenomenonology Online - website by Max van Manen, detailing the background of, and resources in support of, phenomenological inquiry methods (e.g. interpretative phenomenological analysis)

Thematic Analysis:

Using Thematic Analysis in Psychology - .pdf of the article: Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3, 77-101.

Study Skills

Learning Resources and Advice on Preparing Work for Assessment - Department of Psychology page detailing various requirements such as essay format and APA referencing layout

APA Online Resources:

IT Services IT Training - page detailing IT training sessions being run by the University's IT Services.

Disability Support Unit - website provides information and advice on services and options that are open to make study much easier for students who have accessibility problems or disabilities

English Language Unit - runs a development programme for non-native english speakers and international students, to aid them in their studies

Student Development Programme - series of study or research skills, IT and Library training sessions arranged each term

Student Skills and Learning Development Training Sessions - hands on training sessions in study, IT and information literacy skills.

Unit for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning - within UELT, the Student Learning Advisory Service coordinates study skills workshops and resources to help students, including the Value Programme

Research Councils & Bodies, Databases of Research (for Further Resources)

See the Research Councils and Other R&D Resources page for a detailed list of major resources. Some useful sites are:

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