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PSYC 1115: Fundamentals of Psychology I (Lloyd)

Part 1: Introduction to the Langara Library and Learning Commons

This section of the tutorial will introduce supports available at the Langara Library & Learning Commons, specifically:

  • Research supports such as online chat and one-on-one virtual meetings with librarians
  • Writing supports, including online chat with writing tutors and the WriteAway service
  • Citation supports, including guides on APA Style citation

Part 2: Introduction to PsycINFO

This section of the tutorial will:

  • Introduce the PsycINFO database
  • Define "peer review" and explain the peer review process
  • Provide a strategy to improve your keyword searching in library databases like PsycINFO

Click through the slideshow and test your knowledge with the various activities included.

Note: In the slideshow below, an older PsycINFO interface is shown.  Despite an updated PsycINFO interface introduced in Summer 2025, the basic concepts around database searching remain the same.

Searching PsycINFO's Updated Interface

Part 3: Searching PsycINFO's Updated Interface

PsycINFO's Interface was updated in Summer 2025. While the general principles highlighted in this tutorial remain the same regarding keyword searching, the process of filtering results, accessing the full text articles, and sharing/citing resources has changed. Review the PDF file below for step by step instructions on:

1) Searching PsycINFO

2) Accessing full text articles

3) Sharing permalinks to item records

4) Using the "Cite" feature in the database.

Part 4: Conclusion