Library Research workshop
Janice Winkler, Psychology Librarian
Agenda
Lean Library, zbib.org, Zotero
1
Tools
Literature searching
2
Search Strategies
Using the Ovid platform
3
Focus on PsycInfo
- Lean Library
- Zbib.org
- Zotero
Tools
- Browser extension
- Very easy installation
- Reloads page with full text access when you hit a paywall
- (Mostly) accurate tool creates reference lists quickly
- Paste DOI into search box and ensure APA 7th is selected
- App installed on computer
- Store and organize references and PDFs
- Word plug-in to generate citations and references
- Groups allow you to share folders
- Register for upcoming workshop
- Research topic -> Keywords -> Synonyms
- Syntax
- Booleans
Search strategies
Sensory processing profiles in children with ADHD
Research topic
Sensory processing profiles among children with ADHD
Research topic -> Key concepts
Sensory processing profiles
Children
- Child*
ADHD
- "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
Brainstorm synonyms -> Syntax
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"Sensory processing"
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"Sensory sensitiv*"
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"Sensory seek*"
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"Sensory avoid*"
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"Sensory regist*"
* = search for all possible endings
" " = search exact phrase
These strategies can be combined
Sensory processing profiles
Children
- Child*
ADHD
- "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
Apply Booleans: OR
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"Sensory processing"
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"Sensory sensitiv*"
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"Sensory seek*"
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"Sensory avoid*"
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"Sensory regist*"
Combine synonyms with
OR
Apply Booleans: OR
"Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
ADHD
Sensory processing profiles
Children
- Child*
ADHD
- "Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
Apply Booleans: AND
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"Sensory processing"
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"Sensory sensitiv*"
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"Sensory seek*"
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"Sensory avoid*"
-
"Sensory regist*"
Combine separate concepts with AND
Apply Booleans: AND
ADHD
Apply Booleans: AND
Children
Now what?
| Concept | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Sensory processing profiles | "sensory processing" OR "sensory sensitiv*" OR "sensory seek*" OR "sensory avoid*" OR "sensory registr*" |
| Children | Child* |
| ADHD | ADHD OR "attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" |
PsycInfo
PsycInfo
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Ovid platform
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Powerful tool, better for Systematic/Scoping Review searches
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Steeper learning curve
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"Upside down" database highlights features other databases hide
PsycInfo tips
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Search one concept at a time, then combine using search history
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Deselect "map term to subject heading" option below search bar
Demo
Scopus
Questions?
Searching
APA format
Types of sources
Evaluating sources
Questions
Drop-in hours with librarians and writing tutors at Dafoe Library 12-1 Wed & Thurs weekly
Psych Science Co-op Fall 2025
By Janice Winkler
