SOC 210: Current Research Interests in Sociology

CQ Researcher is comprised of research reports on current topics, including political and social issues, health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy. Each report is about 12,000 words long and includes a substantial number of links and references.

The two simplest ways to search for reports in CQ Researcher are to use the Quick Search box or the "Browse by Topic" link. The Quick Search box performs a simple search of all the available reports. The "Browse by Topic" link starts you with broad topics (such as "agriculture" or "education"), then gives you a list of sub-topics (like "education policy"), which brings you to a list of relevant reports. If your topic is still a little fuzzy in your mind, this may be the best way to search. The reports all have the same format, with introductions, overviews, pro/con position statements, and more.

To save a CQ Researcher report, look for the "View PDF" link at the top of each report. You can also email reports to your email account by looking for the "Send as Email" drop menu and selecting "Full Report."

This database is similar to CQ Researcher, but also includes links to dozens (sometimes hundreds) of related editorials and newspaper and magazine articles. Finding information is as easy as choosing a topic from the long list of topics available.

SIRS reports share some features with the CQ Researcher reports. For instance, you will find an overview of your topic, along with pro/con essays. Also look for the "Timeline" and "Critical Thinking" links, which contain additional information on the topic. Articles found in SIRS include citations already formatted into APA and MLA.

General reference database for over 175 subjects from magazines, journals and newspapers, including peer-reviewed and scholarly works.

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