Databases are large, searchable collections of academic materials. Many provide access to full-text journal articles, whilst others provide article abstracts/citations or other types of information. Databases are useful because they provide access to high-quality, authoritative and up-to-date research in your subject area.
To access Roehampton’s online databases you will be required to authenticate access. Almost all of our resources use a system called OpenAthens to enable you to login.
It is always best to use the database links provided in this guide rather than searching for databases on the Internet, as the links in this guide will direct you straight to the University of Roehampton's login page where you can enter your Roehampton username and password to enter the database.
The following listed databases are available to Aventis Psychology students and include subject-related eBooks and eJournal articles plus other useful content. If you experience any problems accessing these online databases or ebooks please refer to the 'Access instructions for databases and ebooks' pdf below.
Physical copies of textbooks for your module readings will be made available via your institution's library. Some titles may be available in ebook format too and available via DawsonEra, an ebook collection that contains books in many different disciplines. To access DawsonEra please use the link below.
To access Roehampton’s ebooks you will be required to authenticate access. Almost all of our resources use a system called OpenAthens to enable you to login.
If you experience any problems accessing the online databases or ebooks please refer to the 'Access instructions for databases and ebooks' pdf below.
The main referencing styles used at UR are listed below. Please note: there is no standard style of Harvard referencing, every university/institution has their own version. In addition, online reference generators such as Mendeley, Zotero, etc. will also contain a different version of Harvard, so please be aware.
If you are unsure which referencing style to use please check with your tutors.
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