Research Guides: Physical Therapist Assistant: Books &amp; Video

Research is a process; be prepared to tweak your topic as you find relevant sources.

The Research Process

Tips on getting more from your research efforts:

VIDEO - 5 Tips for Critical Thinking. From diets to debates: ideas to keep in mind as you make decisions.
VIDEO - What's a Library database? Explains library databases from a student's perspective.
VIDEO - From Idea to Library: How Journal Articles and Databases Work. Library databases use a different algorithm.
VIDEO - Picking Your Topic IS Research: How the Process Works. Research is a circular process.
VIDEO - How to Narrow Your Topic. Tips for focusing your research topic.
VIDEO - One Perfect Source? Why You Need Different Sources. You need background and detail for your research.
VIDEO - Research and Literacy Skills
VIDEO - Searching for Images

mind map Organize with note cards, color-coding, or concept maps.

Concept Map 1
Printable visual concept map
Research Paper Organizer
Printable, more detailed form to help you organize your resources and your writing
Concept Map 2
Printable visual concept map

Books

A few titles from the Library's collection.

Films on Demand
Thousands of streaming videos covering many topics. View videos in their entirety or in shorter segments.
ICE Learning Center
Videos for students and faculty in OTA and PTA programs.

Ebook Central
Over 100,000 ebooks covering all academic disciplines. The link takes you to a page with login instructions.
EBSCO eBook Collection
Over 69,000 e-books on popular and academic subjects.
Ovid Ebooks
A collection of e-books in the Allied Health, Nursing, and Physical Therapy areas.