Valerie Vera
she/her/hers
Contact:
Research and Instruction
Thomas Cooper Library
University of South Carolina
Thomas Cooper Library
University of South Carolina
803-777-1278
Website
Finding Background Information
Use these sources to gain familiarity with your topic, narrow your research question, provide context, and identify experts
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Find It @ USC LibrariesSearch for articles, books, and more or limit to USC Libraries collection. Expand your search to PASCAL Delivers to find and request materials from other South Carolina academic libraries.
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PsychiatryOnline This link opens in a new windowAn online portal featuring DSM-5 ®, DSM-5-TR ® DSM-5 ® Handbook of Differential Diagnosis and DSM-5 ® Clinical Cases.
Choosing a Topic
Taking the time to carefully choose and refine your topic can save you significant time and effort later in your research.
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How to Choose a TopicThis short video tells you the questions to ask and describes the process of choosing a workable research question.