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Capstone & Thesis Research

This guide walks you through steps you might take to complete your major paper or project.

Research tips

If your project involves conducting actual research, be sure to work closely with your instructor to design a study that can be completed with the time and resources you have available. The books listed on this page will provide basic information on research design, methodologies, statistics, etc. You can search the Library Catalog for research methods books related to your area by adding research to the appropriate subject term. For example:

Psychotherapy--research

Management--research

Gerontology--research

Research guides, FAQs, tutorials, etc.

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Research Guide for Finding Tests and Other Instruments

The Finding Tests and Other Instruments research guide will help you to find information on:

  • Databases for finding information about test and test instruments
  • Test instruments reprinted in books
  • Designing surveys and other measurements
  • Ethical standards for testing human subject
  • Validity and reliability of instruments