*Sociology: General Research Guide

Learn about the formats you might encounter in Sociology research:

• Encyclopedias and Dictionaries: to increase your own background understanding of specific terms and topics
• Methods Handbooks: practical guidance for gathering your own data
• Journals: you can even search for specific journals where you'll find research articles
• Books: learn about how to search for books in Memorial Library
• Statistics:  examine data and trends

Types of Sources video developed by Instruction and Student Engagement Department, Milner Library, Illinois State University
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