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Special Education

Educational resources focusing on the unique challenges for teachers and researchers working in Special Education.

What's In This Guide?

The last three tabs contain specialized resources for GSEHD courses in neuroscience, culturally and linguistically diverse students, and autism.

First Step: Gather Background Information On Your Topic

SAGE Reference This link opens in a new window
Try searching for any of these terms: English Language Learners, Bilingual Education, Diversity in Education, Culturally Diverse Students, Special Education

Best Databases for Articles in Scholarly Special Education Journals

ERIC (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Education Source This link opens in a new window
PsycINFO 1887-Current This link opens in a new window
Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window

5 Database Search Tips

Search Both ERIC/Education Source simultaneously
Use the search terms in the database called "Subject Descriptors"
Use the database Thesaurus to help you brainstorm search terms.
Use boolean searching to break up your research question into "chunks"
Limit results to "peer-reiewed" and by publication date (if possible)

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