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Sociology 15: Sociological Research Methods (Colond)

Session Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this session, you will be able to ...

  • Demonstrate ability to locate scholarly sources using UC Library Search’s filters/options
  • Select an appropriate subject (Sociology) from the Subject menu on our A-Z List and identify databases relevant to your field
  • Describe what using the “peer-review” filter in Sociological Abstracts does to search results
  • Locate the “cite” button in UC Library Search, a database, and how-to citation information in a course research guide (like this one!) for support

These skills and resources will set the foundation for both your qualitative and quantitative projects. 

 

Overview of Today's Session

  1. Hello & Welcome
    • On a scale of guinea pig...
  2. Review learning goals (above)
  3. Locate scholarly sources using UC Library Search
  4. Locate Sociology Databases
    • Activity - Chat Waterfalls
  5. Learn about peer review
    • Activity - Chat Waterfall + Discussion
  6. Locate support for citation activities
    • Navigate to this course guide and locate the page with citation resources (Activity - Annotate
  7. Where to get more help with research and how to contact me!

On a scale of guinea pig...

On a scale of "guinea pig", how are you feeling today? 1 curious; 2 silly; 3 chatty; 4 content; 5 sleepy; 6 happy; 7 worried; 8 blown away; 9 scared