Using APA PsycNet for Complex Searches and Literature Reviews


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A new tutorial, Using APA PsycNet for Complex Searches and Literature Reviews, is now available.

In this 12-minute chaptered video, you’ll learn more about the best search fields to use, how to build and combine each part of a complex search, and finally how to save your search to receive email alerts with newer publications.


Related Resources

Exporting References: https://askpubs.apa.org/s/article/I-need-help-exporting-references-from-APA-PsycNet

Saving & Managing Searches: https://askpubs.apa.org/s/article/saving-searches-on-APA-PsycNet

Methodology Field Values: https://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/method-values

APA PsycInfo Classification Codes: https://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/class-codes

The APA Thesaurus: https://askpubs.apa.org/s/article/What-is-the-APA-Thesaurus

Boolean Search Operators: https://askpubs.apa.org/s/article/What-types-of-search-operators-are-available-on-APA-PsycNet

APA PsycNet Quick Reference Guide: https://www.apa.org/pubs/databases/training/search-guides?item=1

Marta Soto

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