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Sociology

Tips, techniques & links to help you find answers for your research papers & projects

Key Sociology Organizations

ASA the American Sociological Association

MSS the Midwest Sociological Society

ISA the International Sociological Association

SSSI the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction

SSSP the Society for the Study of Social Problems

Topic Overviews

Sometimes it is useful to get an overview of a topic before starting your research. Here are two good starting points:

CQ Researcher
Contains in-depth, analytical reporting on the most current and controversial issues. Provides extensive background information and discussion of the pro’s and con’s.
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Search Guide: http://library.cqpress.com/cqresearcher/static.php?page=faq
Gale Virtual Reference Library
A database of encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
Can be linked to Google or Microsoft account to quickly save entries.
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