Education & MAEd Students

NEED TO GET STARTED QUICKLY?

Here are the top 5 things to know about starting your Education-based research:

1) Article literature is expansively indexed by the three main databases in the education field:

• Teacher Reference Center (via Ebsco)
• Educators Reference Complete (via Gale)
• Education Source (with ERIC) (via Ebsco) or ERIC (free via the web)

2) Get background information by using the authoritative reference works from our print and ebook collections.

3) Statistical information (e.g. dropout or literacy rates) is central to educational research. Visit the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to find data on all facets of education. Or visit the Education Statistics research page for other options.

4) Managing all the materials you find is a key to success. Use citation management tools such as EasyBib, KnightCite, BibMe, or Citation Machine to save, organize, and output all those citations.

5) Ask us when you get stuck! We are here to help you with your research needs. Just email us at whitfillj@bethelu.edu or boutwellm@bethelu.edu.