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Sociology: Citations

Use this subject guide to help you get started with your research in sociology. It includes books, databases, journals and links to useful websites.

Citation Management & Online Help

Reference List Formatting in Sociology (ASA Style)
OWL Purdue
In-text Citation Formatting (ASA style)
OWL Purdue

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RefWorks is a citation management tool to help organize your research and create in-text citations and bibliography/works cited.

Publication Manuals

American Sociological Association Style Guide by American Sociological Association
Call Number: REF HM569 .A54 2014
5th edition, Copies available in READY REFERENCE & in Reference

Writing about Sociology

Making Sense : a student’s guide to research and writing : social sciences (5th ed.)
Call Number: H91 .N58 2012
Includes information on research design and developing a thesis statement, and enhanced coverage of developments in technology-based research.
Sociology student writer’s manual
Call Number: HM585 .S638 2010
Writing for emerging sociologists
Call Number: HM569 .H37 2013
Writing in sociology (1st ed.)
Call Number: HM569 .E39 2012

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