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Sociology Research: Home

Guidance and key resources for doing academic research in Sociology.

Welcome to the library's subject guide for Sociology

Developing your Research Question
Review strategies for developing strong research questions.
Finding Background Information
Background Information helps you better understand your topic, develop keywords, and narrow down your research.
Find Sources for your Research
Search subject-specific databases and resources for the most relevant information to your discipline.
Read and Evaluate your Sources
Review strategies to read and evaluate your sources to ensure they are authoritative, credible, and reliable.
Writing and Citing
Putting it all together! Find resources to help you through the writing and citing process.

Liaison Librarian

Elena Rodriguez

Contact:

Addlestone Library, Room 101

843-953-0006

Subjects:Anthropology, Charleston Bridge, Crime, Law and Society, First Year Experience, Hispanic Studies, History, Sociology, Urban Studies, Women's & Gender Studies