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Sociology

A guide to Sociology resources and library research.

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Welcome to the Salem State University Library online research guide for Sociology.  This guide was designed to assist you with research and finding quality resources on topics related to sociology.

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The Research Process

Getting Started

 Find a topic

Gather background info

Narrow topic

Develop a strategy

Brainstorm keywords

Try combining keywords

Gathering Information

Find Articles and/or Books

Find other reliable sources of info appropriate to the requirements of your assignment

Final Product

 Evaluate Information

Write Your Paper

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Types of resources

What you need... Resource to go to...
Basic facts, names, dates, definitions, topic overview Reference resources like encyclopedias; reliable websites
Current information, written for the general public Newspapers; Magazines
In depth info on a topic Books
Original materials created at same time as event Primary sources (diaries; speech; interviews; news footage, etc.)
Detailed analysis of a topic/question/problem written for professionals in a particular field Scholarly journal articles

Sociology News & Topic Ideas

News from the American Sociological Association

Sociology News from the New York Times

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 Pew Research Social and Demographic Trends Project - Latest News

  • MethodologyThis link opens in a new window Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand how Americans voted in 2024 and how their turnout and vote choices differed from 2016 and 2020. For this analysis, we surveyed 8,942 U.S. citizens ages 18 and older who are members of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP). We verified their turnout in the five general […] The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 26, 2025
  • AcknowledgmentsThis link opens in a new window This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals: Research team Jocelyn Kiley, Director, Political ResearchScott Keeter, Senior Survey AdvisorHannah Hartig, Senior ResearcherBaxter Oliphant, Senior ResearcherGabe Borelli, Research AssociateAndrew Daniller, Research AssociateAndy Cerda, Research AnalystJoseph Copeland, Research AnalystTed Van Green, Research AnalystShanay Gracia, Research Assistant Communications and editorial […] The post Acknowledgments appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 26, 2025
  • 3. Demographic profiles of Trump and Harris voters in 2024This link opens in a new window The composition of Republican and Democratic voters in the United States has changed since the 2020 presidential election, and the shifts have been even larger since the 2016 contest. Donald Trump’s voters overall were more racially and ethnically diverse in 2024 than in his prior campaigns, reflecting gains among Hispanic, Black and Asian voters. Conversely, […] The post 3. Demographic profiles of Trump and Harris voters in 2024 appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 26, 2025
  • 2. Voting patterns in the 2024 electionThis link opens in a new window For the most part, voting patterns across demographic groups in the 2024 presidential election were not substantially different from the 2020 and 2016 elections. But Donald Trump’s gains among several key groups of voters proved decisive in his 2024 victory. To explore voting patterns among subgroups over time, refer to detailed tables. Hispanic voters were […] The post 2. Voting patterns in the 2024 election appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 26, 2025
  • 1. Voter turnout, 2020-2024This link opens in a new window Because partisanship and voting preference are highly correlated – and most adults stick with their preferred party over time – voter turnout is often a key factor in understanding why there are changes in electoral outcomes year to year. In the 2024 presidential election, a higher share of Donald Trump’s 2020 voters than Joe Biden’s […] The post 1. Voter turnout, 2020-2024 appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 26, 2025
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Subjects: Sociology