Research Guides: SPED 4300: Survey of Exceptionalities: Home

Getting Started with Your Research

What is Peer Review?

uses experts from the same subject field or profession as the author to evaluate a manuscript prior to acceptance for publication
has articles that report on research studies or provide scholarly analysis of topics
may include book reviews, editorials, or other brief items that are not considered scholarly articles

Sources for Background Information

Gale eBooks (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) This link opens in a new window
Gale’s eBook platform provides comprehensive support from many of today’s top publishers.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Current social issue topic overviews, including education. Content includes pro/con viewpoint essays, academic journal and news/magazine articles, images, and more
TIP: click "Browse Issues" for an A-Z list of topics

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Professional organization of educators advocating for children with exceptionalities
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Non-profit organization that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for children with learning and attention issues