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Sociology: Find Articles

Introduction to library resources in the field of sociology.

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Find Sociology Journal Articles

Use OneSearch to find peer-reviewed sociology journal articles in multiple databases.

Find Background Information

Britannica Academic
Academic encyclopedia covering many topics and subjects. Includes a dictionary and thesaurus, articles, and videos.

Encyclopedias and Reference
A list of all reference databases.

Recommended Databases

Use one of the following databases to find peer-reviewed and in-depth articles about your topic.

ProQuest Central: Sociology
Find articles about sociology and social work, including culture and social structure, history and theory of sociology, social psychology, substance abuse and addiction and more.

Academic Search Complete
Scholarly and peer-reviewed journals, newspapers, and magazines covering many subjects. Access Tip: Also available at mel.org
ScienceDirect College Edition
Search for full-text scientific journals in the fields of social behavioral sciences.
Academic OneFile (Gale)
Look for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from scholarly journals and reference sources.

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Online Journals
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