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Hahs-Vaughn, Debbie L. – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2007
The purpose of this study is to review 10 NCES databases that can be used for researching postsecondary issues and provide lesser-known facts to using the datasets that are important but may not be widely understood. Issues addressed include: (1) access; (2) statistical issues; (3) database nuances; and (4) database training opportunities. A…
Descriptors: Databases, Comparative Analysis, Information Sources, Resource Materials
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Hjorland, Birger – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1988
Provides an overview of the problems with information retrieval in psychology, based on the examination of the search strategy used for a dissertation. The discussion illustrates the usefulness of a facet model for formulating search strategies for psychology literature reviews, using the same dissertation as an example. (15 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Doctoral Dissertations