Psychology

Welcome! If you’re taking your first psychology class or working on your first research project, you’re in the right place. This guide is here to help you take those first steps in finding, understanding, and using reliable information in psychology. Psychology is all about exploring how people think, feel, and behave — what motivates us, how we learn, why we remember (or forget), and how we connect with others. Research in psychology helps us ask better questions and find answers based on evidence, not just opinion or social media trends.

In this guide, you’ll find:

• Databases where you can find relevant articles and research studies
• Tips for searching more effectively (and avoiding frustration)
• Ideas for choosing a topic and getting background information
• Help with citing sources in APA Style

Remember — research is a skill you build over time, and you don’t have to do it alone. Librarians are here to help you brainstorm topics, find articles, and make sense of what you read. Use the Recommended Resources page to explore databases and tools for finding scholarly articles, background information, and more. When you’re ready to put everything together, the Citing Your Sources page will help you give credit using APA Style.