Sociology Writer's Guide
Covers every kind of writing assignment a sociology student is likely to encounter: term papers, research papers, essays, compare/contrast papers, quantitative and qualitative research articles, text analysis papers, book reviews, abstracts, and essay exams.
Teaches a practical, step-by-step approach to writing, from selecting a topic to submitting finished work.
ASA Style Guide
The complete American Sociolological Association Style Manual is available in the reference shelves in the Library. Its call number is REFHM73 .A54 1997.
Below is a link to a very helpful "quick" style guide from the ASA's website. It contains citation examples for most of the types of books and journal articles you will be citing in your paper. Check the quick guide first and then consult the complete guide in the reference shelves if needed.
http://www.asanet.org/Quick%20Style%20Guide.pdf
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Online Dictionaries and Encyclopedias
A Dictionary of Sociology (online via Oxford Reference)
World of Sociology (an online encyclopedia)
Hunter Library also has many print encyclopedias in sociology and related subjects, such as Gender Studies, Aging, and more. You can find some of them in this guide under the "Find Background Information" tab.
- Credo Reference350+ full-text encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference books from the world’s leading publishers, providing authoritative information in the form of quick facts and in-depth articles. Find background information, key concepts, historical context, and lists of the best books on a topic.
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