Sociology 15: Sociological Research Methods (Colond)

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
   • Activity - Zoom whiteboard 
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!