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In this tutorial, I will demonstrate how to find supporting documentation in the PsycTESTS database.
First, what is supporting documentation?
Some of the tests in the database have been submitted by the test authors directly.
When authors submit tests,
we ask them to provide related supporting documentation.
These documents can be norms and analyses, test manuals, instructions, teacher or student guides, and many other test-related materials.
Likewise, for the many tests we’ve found and included as a result of our research
we’ve also found these kinds of supporting documents.
Where can I find this material in the database?
I’ll demonstrate two approaches to finding these supporting documents.
To begin, I've limited the database selection to just PsycTESTS.
When you search PsycTESTS, the tests themselves are available right on the results page.
But, to find supporting documents, you’ll need to click on the citation/abstract link,
which takes you to a more detailed bibliographic record.
When supporting documents are available, you’ll find them in this record—just scroll down to the Supporting Documentation Link.
As you conduct your research and find tests that meet your needs,
remember to look for this link, where you’ll find many types of supporting documentation.
If you are looking for a particular kind of supporting document, you can also search more precisely.
For example, let’s say you’ve created your own test, and you’re trying to create instructions.
You might want to look at how other people have done this.
In this search, I’m limiting my results to just those that include Directions or Instructions.
When we look at the records for any of these results, we'll find directions or instructions included.
Scroll down and click the supporting documents link.
Note that in this case, there are other supporting documents—the test norms and an instructor guide—available as well.
These documents are available for you to read or download for later use.
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Thank you.