LibGuides: Sociology: Articles/Databases

Databases

Below are suggested databases that can be used to search for information. These databases are not the only databases that can be utilized in your search. Depending on your topic, you can use other subject specific databases such as education, health, legal, and more.

Please see the "Databases" link on the top of the screen to find other databases not mentioned on this page.

Subject Specific Databases

Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Provides coverage of more than 550 full text journals, including more than 525 peer-reviewed titles. Nearly every full text title included in this database is indexed in PsycINFO.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
One-stop source for information on social issues. Access viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Tutorial for Opposing Viewpoints
JSTOR
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million journal articles, books, images, and primary sources in 75 disciplines., including: Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Language, Literature, Music, Film Studies, Folklore, Performing Arts, Religion, Art & Art History, Architecture, Law, Psychology, Public Policy & Administration, Business, and Education. Tutorial for JSTOR
Points of View Reference Source
Contains essays and articles that present multiple sides of current issues. Tutorial for Points of View Reference Center

General Databases

Academic Search Premier
Full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals and offers information dating as far back as 1975. Tutorial for Academic Search Premier
Biography in Context
Biography in Context delivers outstanding research support with nearly a million biographical entries spanning history and geography. Tutorial for Biography in Context
Credo Reference
A great source for background information on a topic. Provides a complete reference collection of dictionaries, encyclopedias, full text entries, images, sound files, data, maps, and more. Tutorial for Credo Reference
Films On Demand
Provides access to streaming educational videos, including academic, vocational, and life-skills content.