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 is the Fulton Library's main database. It allows you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch includes resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!
To use OneSearch, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. OneSearch is the main search box on the page. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass. Once your search runs, you can filter your results clicking the All Filters button that appears below the search box.
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.
