This week I continued my research on the topic of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. I was able to find several books and a few DVDs on the Leatherby Library, but choose to continue my search with Google. I typed in Post-traumatic Stress disorder books in the search engine. A lot of books on the subject came up. I finally found a book on a different website called The National Academies Press, located at www.nap.edu. The book is entitled Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: An
Assessment of the Evidence. I was able to have a better understanding of how the diagnosis process is done as well of some of the treatments available. What I found difficult was with the Leatherby Library. I was unable to open and view a summary of each book. What I hope to find out as I continue my research is the population effected by PTSD, what are some of the triggers, and lastly the number of people who are receiving treatment.
Hi Scarlett,
ReplyDeleteMy research experience is similar to yours. I was able to modify my search for results that had full text available..That helped reduce the frustration. Sometimes my searches would yield 1800+ results, so I got smart about narrowing my search. I am excited about the results though. Peer review articles yield a plethora of good information! Can I actually say I am excited about my research projects? That's a first for me!
Good Luck to you!
Patricia Brush
Scarlett,
ReplyDeleteYour topic is great, and I am sure you will be able to find a lot of information on this subject. I am also trying to break my ties with Google, it is hard, but I know that it is for the best. This class continues to show me that there are more tools out there to help my research, but I must utilize them or I will remain the same. I spend a lot of time researching one subject; my hope is that I can start cutting that time in half! I hope to see more of your topic in the future! Good Luck!
Donald Miller