LibGuides: Sociology & Social Work: Technology/Apps

Stock Images

Images licensed under the Creative Commons allows for sharing, and in some cases, modifying and reusing images. Traditional copyright states, all rights reserved. Creative Commons licensing allows you to use the content with attribution, but without the restrictions of cost and permission.

Additional Image Search Engines

Google Image Search
Probably the most well-known image search, Google Images allows users to filter search results to freely usable content. Put in your search terms, then click "Tools" from the top menu to select the appropriate "Usage Rights" limiter (e.g. "Labeled for noncommercial reuse with modification)."
Pixabay
Provides for the sharing of royalty free images and videos. All content is released under the Pixabay License (https://pixabay.com/en/service/license/), which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist.

Survey Tools

Google Forms
This link will take you to a Google Support article that describes how to create and use Google Forms. You will need a FREE Google account. See the Phase 3: Data Collection tab for further details.
Qualtrics
At this link use your email to set up your free account and start using Qualtrics Surveys. You'll be able to create, distribute, and analyze surveys.
SurveyMonkey
This link will provide you with information on how to create a survey using SurveyMonkey. When creating your account, be sure to select the FREE account option, but be aware that you will be limited to 10 questions ONLY and 100 responses per survey.

Sociology Apps

Sociology & Social Work Apps

Cochrane Library
iOS only, this app provides independent evidence for health care decision making presented through a variety of media types including: summary version, podcasts, slide sets, and videos.
iSSRN
No android option is available. SSRN is a worldwide collaborative of authors encouraging the early distribution of social science research results by making abstracts and full text of papers from scholars available for free.
The Savvy Social Worker
Android only, this app, developed by the University at Buffalo School of Social Work, will help you stay current with new developments in social work practice, especially evidence-based practices and best practices.
Social Theory
The first sociological theory app of its kind, including profiles of 37 social theorists from A to Z, useful videos illustrating various social theories, a link to the best online theorist search engine, and a built-In survey to improve future versions of the app. Android app found HERE
Sociology Spotlight
No android option available. Get the latest information on conferences, the latest abstracts for sociology articles and books, news, video, free syllabi, and some free full text articles.

Productivity & Project Management Apps

Google Drive
Have all your files within reach from any smartphone, tablet, or computer. For the android app, click HERE
Trello
Trello gives you perspective over all your projects, at work and at home. For the android app, click HERE
GoodNotes ($7.99)
GoodNotes lets you take beautiful handwritten notes and annotate PDF documents. The handwritten notes are searchable and are created using a pioneering vector ink engine. No android version is available.