This guide contains resources and how-to information for the most graduate psychology research questions as you work on your thesis. If you need help or would like to chat more about our resources please contact me.
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This research planner calculator can help you break the thesis up into manageable chunks and plan ahead. While the calendar is designed for a one-semester research project you can easily adjust it for a bigger project like your thesis.
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Zotero is a free citation management software that can help you store and organize sources as you find them. When it's time to cite your sources Zotero can help with that too!
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PsycINFO is an APA database used primarily for journal articles with advanced search filters for methodology, age, and more.
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PubMed is another key psychology database which includes more articles from a medical, biological, or neuroscience perspective.
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Use the cite, cited by, and CSUDH Library link features in Google Scholar.
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Find relevant studies in references and using "Cited by" in Google Scholar.
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Tips on using OneSearch to find books from around the CSU System
Start Interactive TutorialPsychological Tests/Measures & Statistics
This guide illustrates how to find statistics and data for your research and links to SPSS how-to resources.
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Explore past CSUDH theses for writing examples. Recent theses will be available online.
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The library has APA citation resources to get you started. For tips on bias-free writing, formatting tables, and other advanced APA style the APA's website or manual. is the best place to turn.
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This link includes templates and instruction on how to format your thesis for the CSUDH Grad Studies Office and make your file accessible for screen readers and other assistive technology software.
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An Orchid ID is a persistent digital identifier that you own and control, that distinguishes you from every other researcher, and will help you track your citations. Sign-up as you begin your career as a published researcher.
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