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Psychology

Guide to Research Methods

Research & Instruction Librarians

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Research and Instruction Services Preston Library
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Why use books?

Books provide in-depth information on broad subject areas. Researchers use them when they need:

  • Historical context or comprehensive background information for their subject area
  • Synthesis and analysis of events and information

Note: Often a chapter or two, rather than the entire book, are all that you may need.