Choosing and Using Current Research

When reviewing research and current thinking on a topic, consider whose voice is centered in the research? Have you ensured that the reading you are doing includes voices from diverse racial backgrounds and isn’t all centered on peer-reviewed articles?

Tips

• As part of the University of Washington (UW), we have access to current research through the UW libraries. We encourage you to use the library system and access the many outside resources and publications the library provides access to. Your Husky Card provides this access. In addition, see a list of preferred terms and language at: https://www.washington.edu/brand/editorial-elements/word-list/
• Utilize Cultivate Learning’s Resource Library in the office, and borrow books.
• Prioritize websites that are not commercial products (.org, .edu)
  • For example: zerotothree.org, library.educause.edu, challengingbehavior.org, etc.
• Review professional organization publications.
  • For example: National Association for the Education of Young Children, Division of Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children, etc.