C97SP – Week 3

Planning and practicing database searches

Practice Search topics

1. Discuss the mediating factors in the relationship between media and

aggressive behaviour
Key topics are: ________________________________________________________________

Alternative versions / truncations etc are:

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Use ScienceDirect to complete this search

Actual keywords/search terms input:
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Number results: _____________________________________

provide a relevant and available (full text) source from first 20 results
(give citation):
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2. Discuss the evidence for an impact of visual imagery in sports performance

Key topics are : ___________________________________________________________________

Alternative versions / keywords to try:

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Number results when search done in PsychInfo: ____________________________

Number results when search done in Discovery: ____________________________

What limits can you put on to get the results down to a smaller number
(state limits and new number):
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You should find a paper by Sarah Cummings et al (authors), what is the

name of the paper?
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3. Describe the harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy
Key topics are: ___________________________________________________________________

Alternative versions / keywords to try:

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Choose any Database to complete the search.

Number results: ________________________________________________________________

Reference (formal style) an article which WOULD be used in this essay.

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Name a result which would NOT be usable in your essay topic? (state
why)
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4. What is the relationship between Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Drug
use in adolescence
Key Terms: ______________________________________________________________________

Alternative Terms:______________________________________________________________
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What limits would you need to include to ensure you got articles relevant
to this population?
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