Eric Lg Screen Tutorial
- 1. SEARCHING THE ERIC DATABASE Lamson Library Plymouth State University
- 2. What is ERIC? Education Resources Information Center The most specialized and comprehensive database of research on all aspects of education at all levels. Indexes & abstracts over 600 specialized education journals, both professional and peer-reviewed. Indexes & abstracts several hundred thousand ERIC Documents and Digests. Many Full Text sources directly linked.
- 3. First Steps Start at the Lamson Library website Click on Databases link at left. Select ERIC from list of databases Sample research topic: “I need to find articles on some aspect of reading in grades 1-3.”
- 4. Use the THESAURUS tab to identify the correct ERIC DESCRIPTORS (Subject Headings) related to reading to search under .
- 5. Use the THESAURUS again to find descriptor primary education, to represent grades 1-3. Add this term as a second descriptor
- 14. Document Delivery (ILL) Graduate students may request material through document delivery. The service includes material that is owned by Lamson Library. Articles will be mailed directly to the address provided in your request. Plan ahead! It may take up to two weeks for delivery of material not owned by Lamson.
- 17. Ask a Librarian Reference Librarians are available to answer any other questions you may have. Email us through the “Ask a Librarian” link on the library website Call us at 535-2455. Chat with us between 11 am and 3 pm daily. Still need help? Email Anne Kulig at annek@plymouth.edu.