OneSearch is a search tool where you can find books, e-books, journal articles, news articles, books and articles on Reserve, and books at other CUNY libraries. OneSearch is a great place to search for books or to begin to explore your research topic.

Find books, articles, DVDs, CDs, reports.

• Connect your keywords with AND
• Always use quotation marks around phrases
• Go to "Advanced Search" to search by title, author, subject or ISBN
• Filter your results by date, resource type, subject and more

Encyclopedias can be a good way to start your research. Encyclopedia entries can include:

• a historical context of your topic
• names of key researchers in the field
• explanations of theories and key concepts
• chronologies/timelines
• lists of articles and books about a topic

TIP: When you are ready to search library databases for articles or books, try using some of the key terms from the encyclopedia entry discussing your topic.

Use this Research Worksheet to keep track of library databases, keywords/search terms, authors, and other sources used during the research process.

Newman Library | Sociology Databases

Newman Library | Journal Title Search

CUNY SPS | Current Students Home Page

CUNY SPS | Undergraduate Sociology Program

Glossaries helpfully compile definitions of key terms, jargon, or acronyms commonly used within a field.

Developed by Karen Levine and based on the Sociology LibGuide by Linda Rath