Try doing KEY WORD searches with these terms:
Combine terms with "and" to obtain more specific results for your topic
Example: family and sociology
Truncate to broaden search terms:
use $ after the root word.
Example for the catalogue: soci* finds social, society, sociological, etc.
NOTE: other databases and search engines may use different symbols such as $ or ?. If in doubt, ask a librarian to help you find the symbols used in each resource.
Sociology: your compass for a new world 4th Canadian ed.
by
Brym, Robert J.
Ending denial: understanding Aboriginal issues
by
Wayne Warry
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If you wish to browse our book collection, Library of Congress call number ranges for Sociology are:
| HM 1-1281 | Sociology |
| HN 1-995 | Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform. |
| HQ 1-2044 | The Family. Marriage. Women. |
| HS 1-3371 | Societies: secret, benevolent, etc. |
| HT 51-1595 | Communities. Classes. Races. |
| HV 1-9960 | Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology. |
| HX 1-970 | Socialism. Communism. Anarchism. |
Encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference sources are great for getting background information about your topic. They can provide the basic information you need to start your research and often, a list of suggested readings.
They provide the well-known facts:
They are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the correct information you need for presentations and research reports.
If you don't know very much about your topic, or you're just starting your research, begin with reference books.