The original version of this class guide was designed by librarian Keith Stanger.
The EDPS 322 group diversity project presents a search challenge. Find materials that meet the following 7 conditions at the same time:
| Conditions | |
| One social variable: Bilingual / Bicultural Gender Race / Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation Socioeconomic Status |
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| AND | Academic achievement / Classroom experience |
| AND | Students in USA |
| AND | Journal articles |
| AND | Published in last 5 years |
| AND | Research-based articles |
| AND | Grades K-12 |
Two databases ERIC & PsycINFO allow you to search for articles that are more likely to meet all of the criteria. ERIC is a key source for articles on education topics. PsycINFO is a key source for psychology research.
The numbered menu (1-7) at the left of this page shows you step-by-step how to use advanced database features to do your search.
Most of you will find more than enough articles using ERIC. If you want to find more articles, you can continue by searching PsycINFO.
If you haven't had a workshop on searching library databases, (or even if you have had a workshop) you might want to first watch the ERIC Basics online video below. - It will really help!
If you have trouble finding full text of an article, try the step-by-step tips in the Finding Full Text Articles handout (lower left of this page).
It's also OK to ask librarians for help - see the Help! box below the videos.
The Research Help page explains multiple ways you can get help from librarians and library staff, including phone and online chat options you can use from home. For this assignment coming to the Academic Project Center or calling the Reference Desk and asking for the librarian on duty might work best (734-487-2445). There are librarians at that desk till 9:00 pm on Mon - Thurs. (Hours are more limited during Summer terms.) Don't hesitate to ask for help - we enjoy helping students!
If you use the online chat feature, you may get a librarian from another university who isn't familiar with this assignment. Send them the message below and give them some time to review these instructions (be patient, and expect to chat back and forth with the librarian - it's unlikely you will just get a quick answer).
Message for online chat librarians:
"My librarian said to send this message if I ask for online help: This is a complicated research assignment. EMU librarians have worked out a step-by-step advanced search for students in this class, which you'll find at https://guides.emich.edu/edps322 -- please take a few minutes to review the seven search steps before helping students with this assignment"
Did you know about the online practice tests for the MTTC?
