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= Resources for Research Paper Assignment =

Refer to the **//Research Process//** guidelines to help you work through refining your topic - Available from the Handouts section on the left hand side of this page.

**Resources for your research:** Besse Library catalog OhioLink - accessible by clicking on the OhioLink icon from the results page - See //**OhioLINK Resources**// handout.
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__**//Journals/Periodicals// **__ Use databases to search multiple publications at once through the Besse Library Web site: [|Indexes/Databases - Sociology]

Some examples of Sociology databases (the whole list for Sociology can be viewed by clicking on the link above): __SocIndex with Full Text__ - covers over 300 journals, in addition to books, and conference papers. __Women's Studies International__ __Gender Studies Database__

You can also browse through publications individually by subject (we have access to hundreds): [|Social Sciences Journals - includes Sociology] Subject groupings for publications include Family & Marriage, Social Change, and Social Classes.

Tips for research: Don't forget the more general databases like Academic Search Complete and databases listed under Social Sciences, in addition to Sociology. When using databases, review the help menus for tips on searching such as use of wild cards, and thesauri. These tips will help you focus your search and get better results.

//**__Internet Resources __**// The Web links section of the Besse Library Web site lists librarian-reviewed resources on Sociology in addition to resources to help you with Writing & Citing. Check with your professor to be sure that Internet resources are allowed for your paper.

Don't forget.. Reference Librarians are available to assist you with any questions you may have! [|**Contact us!**]