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SOCI 1510: Individuals in Society (Herring)

Spring 2010  class has instruction in April for Instructor Alison Herring.

"Analysis Paper"

  • Watch a movie [listed on syllabus] and complete a sociological analysis
  • Identify the theorist
  • Identify the theory
  • Cite your sources: "Reference Page" (APA style preferred)

Textbook:
Joan Ferrante (2008) Sociology: A Global Perspective (7th Edition) Independence, KY: Thompson ISBN--049539016 (Book companion site has terminology)

Theory example: action theory
Theorist example: parsons, talbott

Articles (search databases) 

Top  EBSCOhost Databases:

  1. SocINDEX with Full Text via EBSCO - Sociologically focused database from EBSCO
  2. Ageline via Ebscohost - Great database from EBSCO on gerontological issues

  3. Academic Search Complete -  Good starting place, an interdisciplinary database 
  4. PsycInfo via Ebscohost Like PsycARTICLES via Ebscohost, a good database for psychological research


    NOTE about EBSCOhost:

    Search EBSCO databases together at any time. Click"Choose databases" above advanced search box. Other databases include Alt HealthWatch, Health Source: Consumer Edition and more.

 

Books (library catalog)

Do a keyword to subject search in the library catalog (tip: click on a relevant title, and look at subject heading to narrow down your search): http://iii.library.unt.edu/

More resources:

  • SOCIOLOGY SUBJECT GUIDE
    Subject Guide includes information about other databases like Sage Journals Online, finding books, reference resources and more.

APA Style examples online:

 OWL by Purdue - APA formating and style guide (updated to 6th edition). Always check APA manual!

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

Sociology/Gerontology questions?
Please email Lilly at (Lilly.Ramin@unt.edu)

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