SOWK 4623 - Social Work with the Elderly
By Kristin Kroger
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NSU
NSU John Vaughan Library
Web Page: http://library.nsuok.edu/index.html
Suggested Key-Word/ Subject Search
Terms
One of the first steps in
creating a research plan is to select “key words” which best describe the topic
you plan to research. If you are unfamiliar with the terminology you may wish
to refer to sources such as textbooks, dictionaries, and other reference
resources in the field of study. Contact your instructor if you are unsure if a
particular topic is appropriate. It is usually wise to make sure if you are on
target with your topic before you begin to spend much time researching a
project.
1.) Key terms to use individually and in combination with
each other:
Aged (or Aging)
Caregivers
Elderly
Geriatrics
Gerontol*
(gerontology, gerontological)
Old age
Older People Abuse of
(used for Elder abuse)
Older People Care
(used for Eldercare)
Older People
Government Policy
Older People
Retirement
Senior Citizens
Social security
Social Work and Older
People
2.) Combine key words with
Boolean operators (and, or, not).
3.) Phrase terms ie: social services can be searched
by placing the phrase in quotation marks “social services”
Books
Print format books are available by searching the NSU online catalog.
NSU Libraries Catalog: http://192.78.4.96/
**Searches may be limited to just the
Electronic books: Netlibrary provides 24/7
access to over 25,000 academic books for NSU students. NetLibrary http://library.nsuok.edu/Refdesk/vrdbks.html (click on netlibrary)
Articles from journals may be accessed through our
various online database available through this link:
Articles page: http://library.nsuok.edu/Resources/Indexes/index.html
Suggested Sources for Full-Text Articles:
EbscoHost: (these databases are most relevant)
Academic Search
Elite:
Masterfile Premier
Medline
PsychArticles
Psycinfo
Bibliography and References Citation
Format Guides:
Publication Manual (APA) Call # BF 76.7 .P83 2001 Reference
Useful Internet Sites
AARP Policy
and Research (AgeLine database
of current research and policy reports)
AgeSource
Worldwide identifies
and provides links to over 300 major or unique libraries, clearinghouses,
databases, directories, bibliographies, and Web metasites.
AARPs Internet Sources on Aging
Administration on Aging
and the Aging Network
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging