Research Guides: SOCI 1, SOCI 11, &amp; SOCI/ETNC 13 (Villarreal): How do I find articles?

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Try these library databases! (Click the Tabs to Find Them All)

SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive collection of sociology research.Includes academic journals, books, and reports.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Collection of core journals in economics, history, political science, and sociology, as well as in other key fields in the humanities and social sciences.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection This link opens in a new window
Full-text of psychology and behavioral science journals.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Business, marketing, management, finance, production, and accounting. Includes academic journals, magazines, and reports.

Britannica Online Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Complete Encyclopedia Britannica, and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
History Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive full-text history reference sources.

Sociology Reference Guide (E-Book Format)
Browse titles or use the second search box at the top to find a specific topic.
Find More Sociology Encyclopedias (Found through OneSearch)

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Direct access to qualitative and quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and current events. Information from government and other resources.
US Major Dailies This link opens in a new window
Up to date full-text of the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and Chicago Tribune
Flipster This link opens in a new window
Online magazines that you can browse and flip through!

Journals browsable and organized by date

Annual Review of Sociology
From 1975. Most recent 6 year(s) not available.
Contemporary Sociology
From 1972, Most recent 3 years not available.
Sociology Compass
From 2011. Most recent 1 year(s) not available.

Unlike Google, Google Scholar searches just scholarly literature. The link below connects Google Scholar to the full text articles of many of MPC's library databases. Full Text at MPC icon indicates MPC Library has it full text.

Google Scholar (w/ Full Text at MPC) This link opens in a new window
Use FullText@MPC links to access MPC Library content

Videos & Directions to Get You Started! (Click the Tabs Below)

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SocINDEX and Psychology & Behavioral Sciences databases will...

cartoon image of a surprised face saying wow Image of a check mark ...provide you more search terms to try.
After pressing "Search", find more search terms under "Subject".

Image of a check mark ...limit your results to just scholarly/peer-reviewed.
Click the checkbox before you press "Search".

Image of a check mark ...generate citations in APA format.
Click an article title and then find the "Cite" button. Always double check for accuracy.

Image of a check mark ...download, email, print, & save your full-text article.
Discover which one works best to get you organized.

Explore the databases to find these features and more. Happy searching!

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