Narrowing the list with reviews
TIPS for finding reviews:
- reference lists that cite instruments in dissertations, journal articles (in the library), book chapters (including textbooks)
- may include a description, a critique, an explanation of use, or the full text of the test
- Each library database and online resource varies regarding what is included in each reference entry.
- Including a copy of the text in an article or dissertation does not grant permission for its use in a new project.
FINDING Research instrument records in the Library
These are NOT scholarly articles but describe standardized research instruments by providing:
- a description
- validation information
- directions on how to obtain a copy of the instrument
On the advanced search page
- Scroll down to Publication Type (under limit your results)
- Select Research Instrument
- Hit Search to retrieve ALL research instruments documents in the CINAHL database
OR
- Scroll down to Publication Type (under limit your results)
- Select Research Instrument
- Do a keyword search on your topic in the search boxes to retrieve research instrument documents
Dissertations and theses often include copies and details of the instruments in the appendices
- the dissertation will not indicate the copyright status of the instrument.
- you must independently determine copyright status and obtain permission to use the instrument.
- the appendices often contain contact information for the copyright holders. In some databases, you can limit to the appendices in the search.
