Sociology - Library Resource Guide
This guide lists different kinds of resources relevant to the study of sociology, including:
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Please note: You may be required to enter in your
student number and e.rolment pin to access some of the resources listed in this
guide.
Dictionaries and encyclopedias
Dictionaries and
encyclopedias can help you gain an understanding of a topic by
locating background information and definitions or explanations of words and
concepts.
Sociology dictionaries
The above link performs a "canned search" of the Library catalogue for
dictionaries relevant to the sociologychology discipline.
Sociology encyclopedias
The above link performs a "canned search" of the Library catalogue for
encyclopedias relevant to the sociology discipline.
A Dictionary of sociology, 3rd edn (2005)
Dictionary of the social sciences (2002)
These dictionaries are available online via the Oxford Reference Online database.
The
Red Feather Dictionary of Critical Social Science
Free online dictionary hosted on the University of Wyoming's website.
The 'Sociology'
entry in Wikipedia
Books are an important source of information. Books can provide you with specific information on a particular topic as well as detailing theories and concepts fundamental to sociology.
How do I find books?
These pages will show you how to use the Library Catalogue to search for books
held by the Library.
SocINDEX with Full-Text
SocINDEX with Full-Text provides full-text access to over 720 books online. To
limit your search to books and book chapters, select 'Books' underneath
'Publication Type' on the search screen.
SocINDEX with Full-Text: Search Guide
A brief guide to accessing and searching SocINDEX with Full-Text.
Journal articles are excellent sources of current information and research. These resources will become increasingly important to you as you progress in your degree.
How do I find journal articles?
These pages will show you how to search for articles in journals held by the
Library.
Databases by
Subject: Listings related to 'Sociology'
SocINDEX with Full-Text is the core database for sociology. This page provides links to this database as well as other
databases which contain sociology-related content.
SocINDEX with Full-Text: Search Guide
A brief guide to accessing and searching SocINDEX with Full-Text.
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Some useful websites |
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An Australian
based news network. |
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Australia's national crime and criminal justice research agency |
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The AIFS is an Australian government statutory authority which was established to promote the identification and understanding of factors affecting marital and family stability in Australia. |
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The AIHW is Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information. |
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TASA is the peak organisation of sociologists throughout Australia. |
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INSIGHT is a unique Australian television program – a discussion forum focussing on a single issue with the participation of a studio audience. |
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Intute: Sociology provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet. |
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Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment. |
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Radio National is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's radio station. |
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Page maintained by Professor Michael C. Kearl from the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Trinity University. |
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Adaptation of web pages created for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Illinois. |
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"Your Independent Guide to Sociological Resources on the Internet." |
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An internet directory of over 2600 annotated links to high-quality sources of information and analysis in a wide range of international affairs, international studies, and international relations topics. |
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Successful web searching
This page contains links to different search tools.
Evaluating websites
This page discusses the importance of evaluating a website to determine if it is
suitable for inclusion in an academic assignment, and provides links to
resources which will show you how to do this.
Internet
Detective
This is an online tutorial which will help you develop your internet research
skills. It was created by the University of Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan
University.
Course Resources Online (CROs)
CROs are documents (book chapters, journal articles etc.) that a course co-ordinator for a particular course has asked be made available online.
Course Resources Online
This page lists all of the courses with CROs. Click on the relevant course code
to see what CROs are available for a particular course.