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SOCI 3120: Health and Illness (Dr. Lawson)

Welcome to the library page for Dr. Lawson's SOCI 3120 classes. 

SOCI 3120. Sociology of Health and Illness. 3 hours. Effects of social factors, such as age, sex, race and social class, on health and illness; differential access to health care services among subgroups of the U.S. population, including Blacks, Hispanics, Indians and the elderly; strains in the organization of the health care delivery system. (Course description)

Top Databases for SOCI 3120:

1. SocINDEX with Full Text via EBSCO - Sociologically focused database from EBSCO
   

2. MEDLINE via EBSCOhost  - Medical information database from EBSCO
   

3. Ageline via Ebscohost - Great database from EBSCO on gerontological issues

4. Academic Search Complete -  Good starting place, an interdisciplinary database 
5. 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.

 

Example Subject terms in EbscoHost databases:

Surveys, Research, sociology--research,qualitative research, quantitative research, AND your other variable(s). alcoholism, aging, genetic disorders,substance abuse, health education, prevention,United States, Europe, “medical care, cost of”
Mortality—statistics, work environment, “depression, mental” gender roles, men, women, etc

Medical Terminology:

• Health and Wellness Resource Center
  Contents: Up-to-date reference material as well as full-text magazines, journals, and pamphlets from a wide variety of authoritative medical sources
  
  

• The American Heritage medical dictionary [available through Credo Reference]

     Permalink to record: http://iii.library.unt.edu/record=b3780537~S12

U.S. Agencies:

United States Department of Health & Human Services website:  http://www.hhs.gov/

* Government Documents Library, on the 3rd Floor of Willis Library, can assist you with this info.

Citation Sources for APA format

For the most accurate sources, consult the 6th edition of the APA manual.

Permalink for record at UNT libraries to check current status: http://iii.library.unt.edu/record=b3783794~S12

Copies available for use at both Eagle Commons and Willis Library

TITLE        Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
IMPRINT      Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2010. 
CALL #       BF76.7 .P83 2010.

Location:  WILLIS 1FL GEN REF DESK  / Call #  BF76.7 .P83 2010 / Status: LIB USE ONLY 
Location:  EAGLE COMMONS REF DESK  / Call #  BF76.7 .P83 2010 c.3  
Location: EAGLE COMMONS RESERVES   / Call# BF76.7 .P83 2010 c.4

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/

NOTE!

• Always be sure that you are using the most current edition, unless older editions are approved.

• Note that if you use RefWorks, you may need to copy the DOI into the citation (6th edition rule)
• Always check the manual. Above examples may not reflect indents, or changes if new editions are released.

WRITING HELP:

For Writing assistance please contact the writing lab. http://www.unt.edu/writinglab/

• Stop by the Writing Lab in AUDB 105
• Call the Writing Lab at (940) 565-2563
  
• Schedule a meeting with a tutor via e-mail: writinglab@unt.edu<mailto:writinglab@unt.edu>
  

 

Good Luck Scholars!
~Lilly

 

Instructional Technologies Library Liaison

Lilly.Ramin@unt.edu

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