Education Research

Start your education research with resources at USF and beyond.

Education Databases Focus your search with the USF education databases.
Psychology Databases Full text and citations for psychological publications.
Additional Databases Search multidisciplinary databases and databases in other subject areas.
Journal Finder Search across USF databases for a specific journal or browse publications by subject. Regional students can use Document Delivery to request articles only available in print at the Gleeson Library.
ILLiad Request articles for publications not found in Journal Finder.

Library Catalog Search the Library catalog for print books, e-books, dissertations, and videos. Regional students can use Document Delivery to access materials in the Gleeson Library.
E-Books for iPad, Android and Other E-Readers
ProQuest Dissertations Electronic full text of dissertations from USF and other institutions.
Link Plus Quickly obtain books and videos from more than 50 cooperating libraries.
Interlibrary Loan Request books, articles, and dissertations for other libraries. May take 2-4 weeks.
Curriculum Resource Center Juvenile literature, teaching resource books, education theory, and videos. Regional students can contact Kate Sky for delivery options.
Online Reference Books Includes bibliographies and electronic encyclopedias on education and the social sciences.

RefWorks Generate bibliographies and manage your citations online from any computer with this robust online citation management database. Free access for USF affiliates.
Zotero Save citations and generate bibliographies with this free, open-source Firefox plugin.
Mendeley Free reference manager and PDF organizer.

California Content Standards Standards adopted by the California State Board of Education.
California Curriculum Frameworks Guidance for implementing the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education.
Common Core State Standards Initiative State led effort to provide a consistent framework.
Curriculum Resource Center Curriculum aids for K-12, reading programs, assessment tests. Regional students can contact Kate Sky for delivery options.

USF Databases and Reference Books Library resources with education related statistical data.
California Department of Education Data and statistics collected from California schools.
Ed Stats International education statistics compiled by the World Bank.
National Center for Education Statistics Primary federal entity for collecting education statistics in the U.S.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics International education statistics for over 200 countries.

Best Evidence Encyclopedia Review summaries compiled by John Hopkins University.
Child Trends Non-profit research center that provides evidence based guidance on policy and programs.
Doing What Works Practical application of research findings.
What Works Clearinghouse Research reviews from U.S. Department of Education.

USF Measurement Resources Access Mental Measurements Yearbook with Test in Print online and several print resources at the Gleeson Library.
Tests and Measures in USF Article Databases Tips on finding appended tests in CINHAL, ERIC, and PsycINFO
ETS Test Link Downloadable tests and research instruments available for a fee.
APA Guide to Finding Psychological Tests Tips on locating and purchasing psychological tests.

Finding Full-Text When You Have the Citation
Finding Full-Text in Library Databases
ERIC (education database)
PsycINFO (psychology database)
Basic Searching in Ebsco Databases Such as Education Source, ERIC, Fusion, PsycINFO, SocIndex

Research Guides General guides on using the library resources, subject guides, and databases guides.
Ask a Librarian Contact a librarian in-person, over the phone, by text message, via IM, or through email. Schedule an appointment to meet one-on-one with a librarian in-person or remotely.
Library Liaison Librarian dedicated to supporting all the programs in the School of Education.
Regional Librarians Regional campus library staff members are available to meet with students on their respective campuses.