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Sociology

A guide to Sociology resources and library research.

Welcome!

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

Cite Your Sources

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 The American Trends Panel survey methodology Overview Data in this report comes from Wave 172 of the American Trends Panel (ATP), Pew Research Center’s nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults. The survey was conducted from June 2 to June 8, 2025. A total of 5,044 panelists responded out of 5,742 who were sampled, […] The post Methodology appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 17, 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 ResearchHannah 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 Nida Asheer, Senior Communications […] The post Acknowledgments appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 17, 2025
  • 2. Views of the Trump administration’s immigration policiesThis link opens in a new window Many Americans disapprove of several of the Trump administration’s most controversial immigration actions. For example, 61% disapprove of deporting some immigrants who are in the United States illegally to a prison in El Salvador, while far fewer – 37% – approve of this policy. Views are similar on suspending asylum applications from people seeking to […] The post 2. Views of the Trump administration’s immigration policies appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 17, 2025
  • 1. How the U.S. should handle immigrants living in the country illegallyThis link opens in a new window As in past years, a majority of Americans say there should be ways for immigrants who are currently living in the country illegally to stay legally if certain requirements are met – 65% say this today. But the share who say this is lower than a few years ago, with more now saying that there […] The post 1. How the U.S. should handle immigrants living in the country illegally appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 17, 2025
  • Americans Have Mixed to Negative Views of Trump Administration Immigration ActionsThis link opens in a new window The public is split over local law enforcement helping deportation efforts, and majorities disapprove of suspending asylum applications. The post Americans Have Mixed to Negative Views of Trump Administration Immigration Actions appeared first on Pew Research Center. Jun 17, 2025
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Subjects: Sociology