Sociology Subject Guide

Reference Books in the Library - start here to get an overview of your topic:

• Encyclopedia of Sociology: Ref 301.03 En1
• Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America: Ref 305.8 G13
• Encyclopedia of Women and Gender: Ref 305.403 En1
• International Encyclopedia of Marriage & Family: Ref 306.803 In8
• Education & Sociology Encyclopedia: Ref 306.43 Ed8
• Some topics will be listed in the CQ Researcher. Check its index.

Books to Check Out

• Use the LCC Library Catalog to find books with call numbers 300-309, 360-380, and 390-399

Databases
Login to each database to find journal articles about sociology.

• Academic Search Premier: scholarly journal articles
• CQ Researcher: database of research reports
• Films on Demand: streaming video on academic topics
• GALE: world history and global issues database
• LexisNexis: periodicals and journals
• Proquest: general sociology articles

Web Resources

• Sociolog: web links collected by Julian Dierkes, sociologist at UBC.
• usa.gov:  articles, research reports, general information; Select the agency appropriate to your topic.

Citation Assistance

• Citatiaon Machine MLA and APA citaiton generator
• NoodleBib Express: citation generator for APA
• Research and Documentation Online: citation guidelines & examples.