Subject Guides: SOCL 2321: Research Methods: Getting Started

SAGE Research Methods is an online collection of books, articles, research project planners and a research methods webpage for sociology.

We have made Research Tutorials to help with questions, such as How do I choose a research topic?

Sometimes browsing a list of topics may help. Check the 600+ topics listed in Global Issues in Context.
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Independent Research Projects

Check the topics listed in Global Issues in Context. This resource provides different types of information resources, including a curated list of websites. Here's a sample from the database:

NOTE: Use the citation tools provided by the database. For APA style citation questions, search in the APA Style Blog--the style keeps changing as more information options appear!

Starting your Research

Literature Review

Sage Research Methods is a collection of reference books, handbooks and manuals on research. Useful Project Planners give brief overviews of research, such as literature review (and how to have a successful one), sampling and online surveys. Try out the widget below.

Visit the Research Tutorials Guide for quick video/slides/checklists how-to-do research!

Helpful Hints from Sage Research Methods Online include:

Tips for First Time Researchers (short video)
Reviewing the Literature (project planner) including What Makes a Successful Literature Review? (only two pages long).

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