Introduction to Sociology - Library Research Guide

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Once you know where an article was published, use these step-by-step instructions to find out if Rutgers has access to that particular journal via RU Library Catalog.

 

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Search for articles based on you topic keywords in some of these major sociological databases:

• Proquest Sociology
• Sociological Abstracts
• Google Scholar [off campus alert - connect from the libraries website to get access to full-text of subscribed journals]
• Academic Search Premier
• ASSIA: Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts
• Family and Society Studies Worldwide
• PsycINFO (including PsycARTICLES)
• ScienceDirect
• Social Services Abstracts
• Social Work Abstracts (EBSCO)
• Communication & Mass Media Complete
• Women's Studies International
• Worldwide Political Science Abstracts

For more complete list of related databases click here.

The following multidisciplinary indexes cover popular and scholarly articles in a range of subject areas.  Use the option for limiting your search results to scholarly peer-reviewed journals.

QuickSearch

Use QuickSearch to find materials available from the Rutgers Libraries, including books, journals, articles, music, movies, and more.

Academic Search Premier

A multi-disciplinary database designed for academic institutions. The database offers information in nearly every area of academic study, including arts, biology, chemistry, computer sciences, ethnic studies, engineering, language and linguistics, literature, medical sciences, philosophy, physics, psychology, religion, social sciences, and more.

Web of Science (Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences)

Indexes leading scholarly journals, books, proceedings, reports, and other formats. Its major subject areas include sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.