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GRSC 7001: First-year Introduction to research and scholarship training: Sociology Databases

Guide for first-year graduate students

Top Sociology Databases

Index and abstracts to articles in sociology.
Major index to articles in the social sciences.

Related datbases

  • GenderWatch
    Articles from scholarly and popular journals and other publications on gender in cultural, social, and historical context.
  • Kanopy Streaming
    Kanopy is a streaming video platform with high-quality feature films, documentaries, and educational films. PLEASE NOTE: most Kanopy licenses last one year. If you plan to use a film for a class, check with the Media Department to confirm that the film will still be under license on the date needed.
  • LGBTQ+ Source
    Indexes popular and scholarly literature on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
  • Pop Culture Collection (Gale-formerly InfoTrac)
    Access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture
  • ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Full Text (formerly Dissertation Abstracts) Featured
    Dissertations and theses from academic institutions around the world, including UGA beginning with Fall 2019. Earlier UGA theses and dissertations are in the 'Electronic Theses & Dissertations' database.
  • Social Services Abstracts
    On research in social work, human services, and related areas.
  • Women's Studies International
    Index to scholarly and some popular press articles, book chapters and more on women's studies, feminist scholarship, and sexuality.

Methodology

This is truly an interdisciplinary database, but if you ever have questions about research methods in sociology, this is a great place to start.

Sage Research Methods