Introduction to the Library and to Research for Psychology

Unit 1 Journal: Introduction to the Library and to Research
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Unit 1 Journal: Introduction to the Library and to Research
Please watch each of the videos and then respond to the corresponding questions for each.
1 Watch the video: Introduction to the Library Website.
1 There are three ways you can find a database in the library. Name one.
Answer: we can access the library through any of the following three ways:
1 Library website – This is done by accessing library.purdueglobal.edu.
2 Student Portal – from the student portal, the student should navigate to the homepage, and from there, they will see a library link.
3 Course – from the courses page, the student should navigate to content, select academic tools, and see the library link.
2 How can you contact a librarian if you need help?
If you need help, you can contact the library by visiting the library website. From the home page, the student should select the support tab. This will lead them to the Ask a Librarian link.
2 Watch the videos: Peer Review and About Wikipedia.
3 What is the difference between peer-reviewed articles and Wikipedia?
Peer-reviewed articles have been examined and evaluated by recognized experts in the subject of study prior to publication in journals. At the same time, Wikipedia is an open-source online encyclopedia with free information created and maintained by a community of volunteers using an open, collaborative approach.
4 Why are peer-reviewed articles, and not Wikipedia, used in academic research?
Wikipedia is a user-generated resource, which means that anybody may modify it. As a result, whatever information it holds at any moment may be incorr...