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Social Science Sources
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AU librarians recommend the sources listed below for reference and research information in Education, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology/Criminal Justice. The library offers an advanced tutorial on business information research. |
What is a research article?
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In a research article, social scientists define a problem, offer a literature review (overview of previous research), then report the methodology and results of a specific research effort, followed by discussion and recommendations for further study. |
What is a review article?
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A review article presents a broad overview of current research on a problem-- a "state of the art" summary. Review articles can help you understand the context of a research effort and become familiar with important scholars in the field. They also provide valuable references to specific research reports. CQ Researcher consists of review articles written especially for students. |
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Facts: Virginia Standards of Learning | National Center for Education Statistics | Education World
Articles: Academic OneFile | CQ Researcher | ERIC
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Facts: Thomas | Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774 to the Present | Project Vote Smart | A-Z of Countries of the World | Oxford Politics and Social Sciences | FedStats | Polling the Nations
Articles: Academic OneFile | CQ Researcher | Capital Spotlight
Primary Sources: Constitution of the United States | Documents in the News |
Foreign Governments:
Constitutions, Laws, and Treaties | Major Document Collections |
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Facts: Dictionary of Psychology | Oxford Companion to the Mind | Mental Measurements Yearbook
(Reference: Z 5814 .P8 B932)
Articles: Academic OneFile | PsycInfo | Business Source Premier | Classics in the History of Psychology
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Sociology/Criminal Justice
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Facts: Dictionary of Sociology | U.S. Census Bureau | Statistical Abstract of the United States | Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online | Uniform Crime Reports | Polling the Nations
Articles: Academic OneFile | CQ Researcher | ABI/Inform Global | Business Source Premier | Sociological Abstracts
Primary Sources: Documents in the News
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