This research guide is designed to help students in BESC 3020: Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences successfully complete their research proposal assignment. Use this guide to learn strategies for locating the peer-reviewed articles and statistics needed for your literature review, as well as tips for locating psychological instruments and measures that may be helpful in designing your proposed research study. It includes the following page to help with your project:
Depending on your research topic, you may also want to use one of the following guides, which include general research support for each subject area in the Behavioral Science department.
OneSearch and ProQuest are the Fulton Library's main databases. They allow you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch and ProQuest include resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!
To use either of these databases, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. Use the tabs in the search box to navigate between OneSearch and ProQuest. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass.
We recommend using both databases because, while there is some overlap between the two, each database features a lot of unique content.
For information on getting a research study with human subjects formally approved by the university, see the website for UVU's Institutional Review Board. IRB approval often isn't required for class research assignments, but their website may be helpful depending on the parameters of your project or if you decide to fully implement your project.
