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Picking a Topic
There are several ways that you can select a topic for this paper:
- Think: what about sports psychology is interesting or exciting to you?
- Check your textbook: what topics do they outline?
- Google News: once you have an idea about a topic, try searching for it here and see what kinds of articles start popping up.
Once you've chosen a topic, look to the following sources for background information:
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Credo ReferenceCredo contains the full-text of hundreds of dictionaries and encyclopedias. Try searching for unknown words and terms here.
Finding PsychInfo Articles
Scientific research articles are often found in academic databases and journals. Here are some ways to look for information:
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PsycInfoStart with this database to see what articles you may be able to find related to your topic.
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Academic Search CompleteASC does contain some scholarly articles related to Sports Psychology. Make sure that you've checked the journal article option.
Have questions about reading your scholarly article? Check out the following guides:
Cite
Need some help putting together citations? Check out the helpful links below:
Want software to create citations for you? Check out the database below:
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NoodleToolsNoodleTools keeps you organized so that you can focus on what matters. Capture your source references, notes and ideas all in one place.
