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Introduction to research resources in sociology and social sciences

Welcome!

The purpose of this guide is to introduce you to academic resources available online and through the Library that will help you do research in SOCIOLOGY.

In this guide, you will learn:

  • How to get started with your research in Sociology
  • How to find primary and secondary sources for your research
  • How to find other resources including news sources, test & measurements and other data sources for social sciences

If you have questions, librarians are available 24/7 via chat to assist you. You can also email or schedule an appointment to talk with us. 

Happy Researching!

"Connections" by Anastasiya Malakhova [2016]

Image credit: "Connections" by Anastasiya Malakhova [2016]. Everything is connected. All the elements of the system are combined together in one giant network. Remove one element, and many connections will be broken. Every element is small and insignificant on its own , but together they form a complex system capable of doing great things.

Social determinants of health [graph]

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