Research Methods Discussion Board 7pm by Tara Fitzpatrick https://padlet.com/berrylibrary/swk707discussion7pm Post your answers to the questions in the instructions! en-us 2025-09-17 22:41:19 UTC 2025-09-17 23:12:04 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions thefitzbrarian https://padlet.com/berrylibrary/swk707discussion7pm/wish/3590629209 Answer these quick questions ("not sure" is an ok answer!)


Click the + sign on the lower right of the screen to create your own post and number your answers for 2-4:


1 Add a GIF (to the attachment box) that shows how you feel about doing research

2 Name a library database you've searched before

3 Do you use Google Scholar? Do you give it a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down or a so-so rating?

4 Do you have a research tip or research frustration you'd like to share?


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3 Yes it's so-so

4 interlibrary loan is helpful

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  • PubMed

  • Once for our last class (probably didn't use it well)

  • Open to any/all tips!

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  • Salem states library

  • Yes and eh


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  • Not sure exactly the database but ive used the library's search tool previously.

  • I use google scholar if a professor recommends it but typically stick to the library search tool.

  • I do not.

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  • SocioIndex

  • I have ids say so so

  • I like using the filter feature to narrow down the results

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  • SocINDEX

  • Thumbs up in terms of ease of entry/accessibility

  • Get someone else to do your literature review for you

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  • Salem States Library

  • So-So

  • No :(

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  • Ebsco host/JSTOR

  • So so for Google scholar

  • Not yet!

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  • PsychNet?

  • I have used it maybe once or twice

  • my tip is to start early, come back & revisit often so you're less overwhelmed!

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    3) Sometimes but I haven't had the best experience

    4) I don't have many research tips. It's been a while since I've done any, but I'm excited to learn more!

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  • Salem State

  • Somtimes

  • Choosing a topic

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