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Where do I start my research?
A good way to start your research is to define your topic by using
subject dictionaries and to find background information in encyclopaedias
such as:
How do I find books on my subject?
Autobiographies
To find books on your subject you can:
search the Library
Catalogue using the 'subject keyword' or 'general keyword'
option.
OR
browse the bookshelves using these call numbers:
Morris Miller Library, Hobart:
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G 154.9 - 155.5
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Tourism
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GN
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Anthropology
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GN 454-455
GV 561-1198
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Sport and leisure
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H
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Social sciences (general)
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HB 848-3697
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Population
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HD 4801-8943
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Work
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HM
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Sociology
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HM 251-291
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Social psychology
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HM 291
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Deviant behavior
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HN
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Social history, social problems, social reform
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HQ 503-1064
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Family and marriage
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HQ 1101-2030.7
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Women, feminism
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HS
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Societies
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HT 101-395
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Urban sociology
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HT 601-1445
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Social classes
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HV
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Social and public welfare
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Launceston Library:
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300-399
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Social sciences
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301
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Sociology
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302
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Social interaction
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303
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Social processes
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305
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Social stratification
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306
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Culture and institutions
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307
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Communities
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310
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Statistics
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361-363
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Social problems and services
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364
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Criminology
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366-369
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Associations
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390-399
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Customs, etiquette and folklore
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How do I find journal articles?
The Library holds journals in print and electronic formats. The
best way to access articles in these journals is by using the
databases listed below. When you find an article you want to read,
check the Library
Catalogue and the E-journals
list to see if we hold a print copy or have access to the electronic
copy in full-text. Some databases listed will have direct links
to the full-text article.
Subject-specific Databases
| Multi-discipline databases | Journal title abbreviations
Sociology databases
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Sociological
abstracts
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The major source for information about journal articles,
books and book chapters, conference papers and reviews in
theoretical and applied sociology, social science and policy
science.1963+
CSA Help sheet
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Social Services Abstracts
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Covers research on social work, human services and related areas including social welfare, social policy, and community development. 1980+
CSA Help
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Family
(Australian family and society abstracts)
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Covers all aspects of family life and social change in Australia,
including marriage and divorce, child development the aged,
and population studies. Indexes journal articles, book chapter,
conference papers and reports.1998+
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| MAIS (Multicultural Australia and Immigration Studies) |
References to journal and other literature on immigration and multicultural issues in australia, ethnicity, refugees, racism, population, migrant health, welfare and social services. 1980+ |
| Population Index |
Covers a range of subjects including population size and growth, migration, family, research methodology and demography. 1986+ |
| Anthropological index online |
Index to journal articles in all branches of anthropology. Some coverage back to the 1950s. |
Multi-discipline Databases:
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APA-FT (Australian Public Affairs- Full-text)
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References to Australian literature in the social sciences, humanities and public affairs. 1978+
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Web
of Science
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Citation database of core academic journals in all subjects.
Incorporates Social Sciences Citation Index. 1990+
Help sheet
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ProQuest
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Good starting point to find some full-text journal articles.
Includes references to and some full-text articles of
popular and academic journal articles.
Help sheet
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Scopus |
Scopus provides access to 14,000 peer-reviewed journals from more than 4,00 international publishers. The records from 1996 include references and there are some full text links. |
| JSTOR |
The JSTOR database is unique because it offers access to the full text of core scholarly journals from the first issues, many of which date from the 1800s. JSTOR is not a current issues database. There is a gap from 1-5 years between the most recently publishes issue and the contents in JSTOR. |
| ANZ Reference Centre
| Online Australian Newspapers |
Journal title abbreviations:
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All
That JAS: Journal Abbreviation Sources
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Web pages that list journal title abbreviations.
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Periodical Title Abbreviations
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Comprehensive list arranged by full title and abbreviated
title. Held at library information or service desks
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Useful Web Sites
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Social Science Information
Gateway
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Provides access to high quality Internet resources in the
social sciences
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Academic
Info: Sociology
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Includes links to indexes and directories, a digital library,
Internet studies, organizations and more.
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Socioweb
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Guide to sociological resources on the Web. Includes
information about leading sociologists, learning sociology,
sociological theory, surveys and statistics, journals, topical
research
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Resources
for Methods in Evaluation and Social Research
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Lists free resources for methods in evaluation and social
research, including surveys, focus groups, interviews, sampling
etc
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Australian Institute
of Family Studies
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Includes a useful collection of links to information resources
and networks, government sites, discussion lists, social data
archives, publications and legal information.
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Sociology Internet
Resources
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Topics include culture and society, ethnicity, family, criminology,
sociological theory and research
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Sociosite
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Gives access to a huge number of Web resources covering subjects
from Youth to activism.
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Social
Sciences Virtual Library
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Links to directories and data archives, scholarly societies
and Web resources by subject.
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How do I cite and manage my information sources?
Below are guides to citation styles and other aspects of presentation.
The citation styles that you use will depend on the policies of
the schools that you are studying in and specific publications. Personal bibliographic software (e.g. Endnote) may be used to manage your sources when undertaking in-depth research. The Library provides training in EndNote for staff, honours and postgraduate students.
| Harvard Referencing System |
The Harvard System is one commonly used method of referencing, and is also called the Author-Date system. It is frequently the default style for the School of Sociology, however it is always a good idea to check with your lecturer or tutor which citation style is expected for a particular unit. |
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Citation
syles for online resources
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This site includes examples of citing sources from the Web
using MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides.
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Library
holdings of citation style guides
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This list includes guides to citation and other issues of
style and presentation.
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EndNote
Introductory Guide
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The purpose of this guide is to accompany workshops
and outline the most basic functions of EndNote for the beginner.
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