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SOC 1020: Modern Social Problems

Includes research strategies and recommended library resources for UVU students taking SOC 1020

Getting Started

This research guide is designed to help you get started finding and understanding scholarly articles for your SOC 1020 assignments. It is organized by the types of resources you may want to use in your projects, including:

  • Search Strategies: learn how to effectively search our databases. Read this page before delving into the other resources in this guide.
  • Find Articles: includes databases and journals most effective for your research.
  • Scholarly Articles: save yourself time—learn strategies for reading scholarly articles!
  • Citations: help with citing your sources in APA, MLA, or ASA style.

If you need any assistance with your research, contact a librarian using the contact information included in this guide. We're happy to help!

Most Used Resources

The following resources are frequently used for sociology research. OneSearch (below) also works well, since it combines many databases plus the library's book and media collections. Explore the other pages of this guide to find additional resources for your research.

OneSearch

OneSearch logoOneSearch is the Fulton Library's main database. It allows you to search the library's articles, books, streaming media, and more. OneSearch includes resources on almost every topic, making it a great place to start your research!

To use OneSearch, go to the UVU Fulton Library Homepage link below. OneSearch is the main search box on the page. Enter search terms into the box, then hit enter or click the magnifying glass. Once your search runs, you can filter your results clicking the All Filters button that appears below the search box. 

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