EDUC 851: Research on Teacher Education

For individual or small group research help, schedule a consultation with the Education Librarian:  Appointments may be made 

1. Using the Meet With Me button located on the "Begin Your Research" tab under the profile picture on the left

2.  Via email by clicking on my email address: clowder2@gmu.edu. Even if I'm not marked as available through my scheduler, please email me and I can find a time to meet with you. I can also answer questions over email.

• All appointments require at least 24 hours notice. 
• Appointments are available:
  • Face-to-face
  • Over Zoom
• If booking a time through email, please specify appointment type: 
  • Virtual (using Zoom)
  • Face to face
• I will check my calendar and we will get your appointment scheduled

Let me help you!!

Use the following PDF to find step by step instructions to access resources and services in the library including:

• Look for a known article by article title
• To check if a library books is available
• request a book/article from another GM campus, from Storage, the WRLC, or Interlibrary Loan
• find out if a journal is available electronically
• To access the databases via the Database link
• check if a journal is peer-reviewed,
• find the DOI of an article, when not listed
• Download an EBSCO e-Book
• Use Boolean to conduct more effective searches
• Find Journal acceptance rates

Research Services 

Mason Libraries offers live and on-demand instruction to assist online learners with their research. 

• Learn more about research topics with the libraries’ How Do I...? Page for students 

• Browse our workshop calendar 

• Chat with a librarian about your research 

Accessing Library Materials 

As a student enrolled in a designated online or hybrid course, you can access a wide variety of digital resources and have physical library materials sent directly to you!  

• Access the libraries' electronic databases and e-books from off-campus 

• Request items through the Delivery Service. 

Tip: When using Mason Search on the Mason Libraries homepage from off-campus, be sure to sign in to your My Mason Library Account to search the full range of available content.