From Your Professors: Psychology Resources
Essential Tools and Guides for Christ Kengeri Students
This curated list of resources is designed to support your research, writing, and learning in psychology. These tools have been reccomended by your professors to suit the needs of psychology students at Christ Kengeri
Writing & Citation Tools
APA Format Guide (Purdue OWL) ⭐️
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is a trusted resource for mastering APA formatting and citation rules. It provides detailed examples for references, in-text citations, and paper formatting, making it an essential tool for writing research papers and essays.
Scribbr Citation Generator
Scribbr is a free online tool that generates accurate citations in APA and MLA formats. It also offers additional tools like a grammar checker, paraphrasing tool, and summarizer to enhance your academic writing.
Research & Article Access
American Psychological Association (APA)
The APA is the leading organization for psychology research and publishing. Their website provides access to a wealth of resources, including journals, books, and guidelines for writing in APA style.
- Why it’s useful: Stay updated on the latest research and access high-quality publications in psychology.
SciSpace
SciSpace is the easiest way to find, understand, and learn any research paper. For every paper you read, get simple explanations and answers from AI and discover a network of connected and relevant papers — all in one place.
- Why it’s useful: Save time by quickly finding and getting the summary of research papers.
Shodh Ganga
Shodh Ganga is a repository of Indian theses, dissertations, and research papers. It’s an excellent resource for accessing scales, questionnaires, and studies conducted in India.
- Why it’s useful: Find culturally relevant research tools and data for your projects.
ResearchGate
ResearchGate is a social networking site for researchers. You can connect with authors, request full-text papers, and stay updated on the latest research in your field.
PubMed & ERIC
- PubMed: A biomedical and psychology research database with millions of articles.
- ERIC: A database focused on education-related psychology studies.
- Why they’re useful: Access high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles for free.
Scopus
- Scopus: A comprehensive database for tracking citations and exploring high-impact journals.
UGC CARE List
The UGC CARE list helps you verify journals approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for credible publications.
Learning Platforms
Coursera & Udemy
These platforms offer a wide range of psychology courses, from introductory to specialized topics, taught by experts from universities and industry. You can also earn certifications to enhance your CV and demonstrate additional skills.
Studocu
Studocu is a platform where students can share and access student-made study materials like lecture notes, summaries, practice exams, and assignments from universities worldwide.
- Why it's useful: Find study resources specific to your psychology courses, access exam preparation materials, and learn from fellow students' notes and summaries.
MIT OpenCourseWare
Access free course materials from MIT, including psychology lectures, assignments, and readings.
- Why it’s useful: Learn from one of the world’s top institutions at no cost.
EPGP Pathsaala
A UGC MOOC platform offering structured learning modules in psychology and other disciplines.
- Why it’s useful: Supplement your coursework with additional learning resources.
Coding & Data Analysis
Codecademy
Learn coding basics (Python, R) for data analysis in psychology.
- Why it’s useful: Gain skills in data analysis and visualization, which are increasingly important in psychology research.
SPSS Basics
SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a powerful tool for statistical analysis.
- Why it’s useful: Analyze data from experiments and surveys with ease.
Books
Free Psychology Books (PDF Drive)
Access free psychology textbooks and reference books for your studies.
Journal Websites
Explore these resources to enhance your academic journey in psychology. Happy learning!