SOC 103 Library information
The information on this page will help you get started with your Library searches.
Take time browse this page and come back to it when you need to.
If you get stuck, and can't find what you need, ask for some help from the Library
Create you own search strategy
Use the search strategy worksheet to create your own plan for searching databases and the Library's catalogue
Click here and start working on your own search strategy
Examples of database searches on a SOC 103 topic
The two examples below demonstrate searching in two popular databases.
Click on them to open and then move through the slides by using the navigation arrows at the top of the screen.
ProQuest [PDF 592 KB]
Family and Society Plus (Australian) [PDF 1.09 MB]
Do you need to search newspapers?
Click here to see the Library Guide for newspapers held in the Library in print or that can be access via databases.
Two
popular databases to find newspaper articles are Factiva (for International
news including Australia) and ProQuest ANZ Newstand (for Australian and
New Zealand only).
Factiva (click to access the database)
Australian and international newspapers
Click here to watch a demonstration of using FACTIVA
ProQuest ANZ Newstand (click to access the database)
Newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand
Do you need to find Statistics?
The Library has a help guide for "Finding statistics"
Click here to view the guide.
ABS [PDF 936 KB]
View a quick demonstration of a simple search in the AUSTRALIAN BUREAU OF STATISTICS site.
Click on them to open and then move through the slides by using the navigation arrows at the top of the screen.
Finding BOOKS
Check the Library Catalogue for books on
STATISTICS for SOCIOLOGY
for example
(youth OR juvenile*) AND unemploy* AND statistic*
This search will find the following combination of words
youth; juvenile or juveniles
and must include either of the following words
unemployed or unemployable
and must also include any of these words
statistic; statistics; statistical or statistically
You have the article's details, how do you find the full text?
Some databases do not provide the the whole article, there may be only a summary or abstract.
Click on the Show Me television to watch a quick video on locating the full text of articles
Helpful guides from the UOW Learning Development
Take a look at these great guides for help with critically analysing what you read and then writing your report.
Critical Thinking [PDF 28 KB]
Report Writing [PDF 120 KB]
UniLearning an online guide to help you to develop and practice your study and writing skills.
Referencing and Citing
Referencing style
- School of SSMC - Sociology
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