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The library system at UF has a huge amount of information on various psychology topics. It can be difficult to know where to start. Use this guide to get familiar with some hand-picked resources to help you with your research assignments. This guide will recommend books, journals, databases, videos, websites, and more! If you would like more help, contact your subject librarian or contact the Research Assistance Desk at Library West. Good luck and happy searching!

Style Guides

Below are style guides used in many courses. You may want to invest in your own copies of the guides you will use most often when you write class papers. Print copies of these guides are available in UF Libraries.

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Ed. - American Psychological Association

Call Number: BF76.7.P83 2010

ISBN: 1433805596

Also called the "APA Manual."

MLA handbook for writers of research papers, 7th Ed. - Modern Language Association of America

Call Number: LB2369.G53 2009

ISBN: 1603290249

A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and dissertations : Chicago style for students and researchers, 7th Ed. - Kate Turabian

Call Number: LB2369.T8 2007

ISBN: 0226823369

Also called "Turabian Style."

Online Writing Help

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is an excellent online source for writing guides. Handouts for major citation styles are linked below:

Psychology on the Web

APA Style
View tutorials, frequently asked questions, and other learning resources to help you master APA Style.
Archives of the History of American Psychology
Established by the University of Akron to promote research in the history of psychology by collecting, cataloging, and preserving the historical record of psychology. The central feature is a manuscript collection.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
Find hundreds of annotated links to online psychology resources in the areas of career, organizations, theories, publications, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook: Psychologists
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports on the current job prospects for psychologists, the training and education requirements, the nature of the work, and more.
Online Books Page (Psychology)
An index of thousands of online books freely readable on the Internet. Browse lists of books in psychology and related topics.
PsycCRITIQUES Blog
From the APA. Contains thought-provoking reviews of books, films, and APA videos written by mental health professionals.
Psychmovies.com
This entertaining and informative website includes brief descriptions of fiction films which deal with the portrayal of mental illness and its treatment.
Psychology Links
From the Assoc. of Psychological Science. Find links to professional organizations, government agencies, federal policies, and more.
Psychology WWW Virtual Library
Find hundreds of carefully chosen links for a variety of psychology topics, including Academic Departments, Books and Publishers, Journals (Electronic and Print), and more.
Research Randomizer
A quick way for researchers to generate random numbers or assign participants to experimental conditions.
Social Psychology Network
Find thousands of links to teaching resources, professional journals, organizations, and more in the field of social psychology.
Tests and Measures in the Social Sciences
A searchable database of complete psychological tests (not just reviews of tests) available in compilation volumes. When you identify a test you want to use, search the UF Libraries' catalog to locate a copy of the book.