Then define your research topic as specifically as possible and don't be afraid to refine your topic as you learn more about it. Suggested guidelines for doing library research follow and may be adapted to fit your needs. Catalyst, the Library's Online Catalog - the guide to books and periodicals in the HSU Library. If you are not looking for a particular book or if you do not know the author or title, you must look by subject.
Periodicals are usually the most current sources of research information in printed form.
However, periodical articles are not indexed in Catalyst. Indexes and Abstracts Listed below are the indexes and abstracts most appropriate for research in the psychology of women. Indexes and abstracts vary in scope, depth and breadth of subject coverage. Unless otherwise noted, electronic indexes and abstracts are available only to HSU faculty, students and staff. See Technical Help for Remote Database Access for more information on how to do this.