Publications Related to NDACAN Datasets and to Secondary Research:

canDL

child abuse and neglect Digital Library

canDL is a database of references related to NDACAN datasets and to secondary research.

Search  canDL: 

You will find canDL more useful if you switch to the APA - American Psychological Association, 5th edition view from the drop down box at the top of the page immediately after opening the link.

Use canDL to:

• Look for published research related to a dataset.
• View full-text of many articles. The availability of full-text for some articles on our site is based upon the journal subscriptions of your university, business, or organization.
• Look up measures used in research archived at NDACAN, or articles related to those measures from the child abuse and neglect Measures Index (canMI).
• Look for articles about statistical methods or secondary research.
• Look up topics of particular interest (for instance, Alternative Response)
• View references in APA, AMA, or Annotated APA style using the Switch to: menu at the top of the RefShare page.
• Create your own collection of references using the My List feature.
• Print a bibliography of select references.
• Export a list of references to your own citation management software (RefWorks, EndNote, etc.) Note that the bibliographic output from this database will require proofreading and formatting. If you notice errors in your output, please email canDL Support.
• Keep up-to-date on new publications by using the RSS feed. From the RefShare database of interest, click on the RSS button and follow instructions to subscribe. Your RSS reader will alert you when new publications are added.

To search canDL: 

Click on the link to a particular folder or topic below (or on the Dataset or Useful Links webpage)   OR

Use the search box at the top of this page to do a quick search for a keyword present anywhere in the record   OR

Click on the link to canDL and search from the RefShare interface.

   Advanced searching options are available from the Search pull-down menu.

Descriptions of each dataset can be found on the Datasets page.

For Help:

This database is an actively changing resource for the child maltreatment research community. We will be progressively adding citations. If you notice any absent citations that you feel should be included, please email them to NDACAN canDL Support. We appreciate your contribution to our effort.

For Help:

Email NDACAN canDL Support with any questions.

Also, RefWorks and RefShare offer help pages and multiple tutorial sessions. Click on the Help menu from the RefShare page.