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Sociology: Articles (databases)

If you need a place to start your sociology research, this guide is for you!

Why bother with databases?

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1. Most of what you find on Google isn't scholarly.

2. When you do find something scholarly on Google, the site often asks you to pay for it.

3. You should never have to pay for content.  That's what the library is for!

Combining your keywords

SmartSearch

Search most of FLITE's resources right here! Includes many resources on sociology and related disciplines.


Top Sociology Databases

If you're doing in-depth research, or just didn't find what you need in SmartSearch, check these out: The databases listed here are most likely to help you as you do sociology-related research.

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Other databases to consider for sociology research

These databases are other places you might also want to look, depending on your topic. For example if your topic is about debt and family relations, consider using a business database.  Or you may wish to search in a general database such as Academic OneFile. Find out more below.  Mouse over each link to learn more about it!

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