PAS+500


 * ESL Research: Topics for Research **

Exploring the issues:
 * Ebooks:
 * Bhatia, T. K., & Ritchie, W. C. (2013). The handbook of bilingualism and multilingualism. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell.
 * González, J. M. (2008). Encyclopedia of bilingual education. Los Angeles: Sage.
 * Hinkel, E. (2004). Teaching academic ESL writing: Practical techniques in vocabulary and grammar. Mahwah, N.J: L. Erlbaum Associates.
 * Hjörne, E., Aalsvoort, G. M., & Abreu, G. . (2012). Learning, social interaction and diversity - Exploring identities in school practices. Rotterdam: SensePublishers.
 * Hoffmann, C., & Ytsma, J. (2004). Trilingualism in family, school, and community. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters.
 * Evideo:
 * Scherer, C., Baber, J., Fabian, R., Vargas, C., Vargas, M., Austin, E., Kaplan, E., ... Films Media Group. (2009). Integrating ESL students into the classroom. Hamilton, N.J: Films Media Group. (22 minutes)
 * Reference books in the library:
 * //Psychology of classroom learning: an encyclopedia// - call# REF LB 1060 .P89 2009 (also available as an ebook)
 * //The Praeger handbook of education and psychology// - call# REF LB 1051 .P635 2007
 * //Encyclopedia of diversity in education// - call# REF LC 1099 .E38 2012
 * //Encyclopedia of education// - call# REF LB 15 .E47 2003
 * //Racial and ethnic diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, and whites// - call# E 184 .A1 R78 2002
 * Debating issues in American education series:
 * //Curriculum and instruction// - call# LB 15 .D43 2012 v. 2
 * //Diversity in schools// - call# LB 15 .D43 2012 v. 3

Research tips - literature reviews, research studies, journal articles, books, web sites:
 * Literature Reviews: An Overview for Graduate Students (video tutorial)
 * URSearch (Advanced Search) - Search Ursuline Library books, ebooks, journal articles using a single search interface
 * Catalog - search for books and ebooks; click the OhioLINK button to find and request books from other libraries in Ohio
 * Recommended content databases in Education - search for scholarly journal articles and research studies:
 * ** Education Research Complete **
 * ** ERIC **
 * ** Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection **
 * Combining search terms using AND/OR (Boolean search strategy development)
 * Use OR to broaden your search to include synonyms and related terms
 * Use AND to narrow your search by combining concepts
 * How to identify and read a research study article
 * How do I get the full text? Click **//Find It!//** If **//Find It//** doesn't find it, search Journal Finder using the title of the journal. If you still can't find it, try submitting an Article Request.
 * Internet search tips
 * Add ** site:.gov ** or ** site:ohio.gov ** to your Google search
 * Google Advanced Search
 * Try a different search tool like DuckDuckGo or Zoo search

Organizing and documenting your research:
 * Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th ed. 2010. (book) - Authoritative manual for APA style and citation
 * APA Formatting and Style Guide from the OWL at Purdue - helpful online resource from Purdue University. Includes a sample APA paper.
 * **RefWorks** - citation management tool. This page provides step-by-step instructions for using RefWorks. Set up your account and navigate features such as organizing saved references and creating a bibliography (includes links to video tutorials).
 * How do I correctly format the Running Header in Microsoft Word?