LibGuides: SOC 222: Social Research Methods: Article Searching

Spartan Search: Articles

Academic Search Premier, JSTOR, & MasterFILE Premier

Google Scholar | A-Z List of Databases

Helpful Databases

Academic Search Premier
An Ebsco Database with a comprehensive index to scholarly journals and general periodicals in all subject and interdisciplinary areas, including full text.
Communication & Mass Media Complete
An Ebsco Database that provides the most robust, quality research solution in areas related to communication and mass media.
Google Scholar
A search engine designed to find scholarly material on the web, and when on campus, linked to Manchester's full-text.
JSTOR
Full text of hundreds of scholarly journals in all disciplines dating back to the 1700s.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Opposing viewpoints on controversial social issues. Includes newspaper, magazine, and academic journal articles, as well as audio and video. See below for select topic pages.
PsycArticles
An Ebsco Database with full text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association and allied organizations.

Helpful Journal Titles

College Student Journal
Publishes original investigations and theoretical papers dealing with college student values, attitudes, opinions and learning. Includes coverage of graduate and professional schools.
Gender Issues
Peer reviewed articles on basic and applied research on the relationships between men and women; on similiarities & differences in socialization, personality, & behavior; & on the changing roles of women around the world.
Journal of American College Health
Articles promoting the exchange of information relating to health in institutions of higher education; clinical and preventive medicine, environmental and community health and safety, health promotion and education for college health professionals.
Journal of Sex Research
Presents articles, review articles and commentary on a wide variety of issues involved in the scientific study of sexuality.
Sex Education
Concerned both with the practice of sex education & with the thinking that underpins it.
Sexuality & Culture
Acts as a forum for analysis of ethical, cultural, social, & political issues related to sexual relationships & sexual behavior.

Select Topic Pages from Opposing Viewpoints

Opposing Viewpoints: Safe-Sex Education Benefits Youths
An article from Opposing Viewpoints in Context that discusses a schools responsibility in preparing students and teaching survival.
Opposing Viewpoints: Safe-Sex Education is Counterproductive
An article from Opposing Viewpoints in Context that discusses an increase in sexual activity, progressive abstinence programs, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints: The College "Hookup" Culture is Exaggerated by the Media
An Opposing Viewpoints in Context article that discusses the modern college life, decline in hookups, and more.
Opposing Viewpoints: The College "Hookup"Culture is Widespread
An Opposing Viewpoints in Context article that discusses hookup culture, sexual frustration, and more.

CQ Researcher: Online Dating
A report including information on online dating apps and algorithms.
CQ Researcher: Sex, Violence and the Media
A report discussing the social effects of violence, sex, and language associated with the media.
CQ Researcher: Sex on Campus
A report providing information on the culture of sex on college campuses.

Literature Review Source Template

Literature Review Source Template
Includes a template to record your article source citations and reflect on the purpose of the study, methodology, key findings, etc.

Off-Campus Access

When off campus, use your MU network username and password to access library resources. This login is case-sensitive, make sure to capitalize the first three letters of your username (first two if you do not use a middle initial). If you need help, contact Darla Haines.

SOC 222: Social Research Methods: Article Searching