Powerpoint illustrating the literature search process.

1. From Hypothesis… to Literature Searching Created by: Jennifer Darragh Reference Librarian for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

2. Your exact hypothesis: Population, independent variable, dependent variable Existing Research Literature: Population and independent variable; Population and dependent variable; Independent variable and dependent variable Background Information: About your population About your independent variable About your methods HOW TO APPROACH A LITERATURE SEARCH

4. Your exact hypothesis: Underage binge drinking during the first year of college leads to lower grades and poorer health. Existing Research Literature: College students (or college freshmen) and underage drinking ; College students (or college freshmen) and binge drinking ; College students (or college freshmen) and health ; College students (or college freshmen) and grades : Binge drinking and health ; Binge drinking and grades ; Background Information: About college students and college freshmen About binge drinking About health and grades About your methods HOW TO APPROACH A LITERATURE SEARCH