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Background reading is an essential starting point to any research project. The purpose of background reading is to get an overview of your topic, and to begin to become acquainted with the key terms, names and events associated with your topic.
A good place to begin your background reading is to find and read an article in a subject-specific reference book.
The Berntsen Library collects reference books in both print and online formats.
Print reference books for background reading
These subject-specific reference books are available at the Berntsen Library. They are worth a trip to the library in order to get a concise, authoritative overview of your Psychology topic as you begin your research. If you haven't yet decided on a topic for your psychology paper or project, browsing through these books can give you some good ideas.
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The Encyclopedia of Positive Psychology by Call Number: Northwestern Reference 150.198 En19 2009ISBN: 1405161256 -
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology by Call Number: Northwestern Reference 370.15 En19 2008ISBN: 1412916887 -
Encyclopedia of Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Call Number: Northwestern Reference 158.7 En19 2007ISBN: 1412924707
Psychology e-Books
The library collects subject-specific reference books in e-book format as well as print. Here is a list of e-reference works on the subject of psychology.