Sociology
Web Resources
Searching for sources online
Websites & Online Articles
- Everyday sociology blogCommentary from sociologists around the U.S.
- SocioWebIndependent guide to sociological resources on the Web.
- The Society Pages"The Society Pages is an online, multidisciplinary social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota. The Society Pages’ mission is to bring social scientific knowledge and information to broader public visibility and influence."
- SocioSite"SocioSite is designed to get access to information and resources which are relevant for sociologists and other social scientists."
- JSTOR DailyThis website contextualizes news and current events with scholarship drawn from the JSTOR archives.
- The ConversationThe Conversation is a great resource which contains articles written by experts and scholars that relate to current and past events.
- ContextsA "quarterly magazine that makes cutting-edge social research accessible to general readers"
- American Sociological AssociationThe ASA is the national organization for sociologists, the American Sociological Association.
- Sociologists for Women in SocietyThis is a nonprofit professional feminist organization that encourages the development of sociological feminist theory/scholarship, encourages feminist leadership and career development, promotes social justice and supports publication of feminist scholarship.
Careers in Sociology
- Careers and Jobs for SociologistsFrom the American Sociological Association (ASA)
- SociologistsCareer description and information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
Looking for more articles?
Consider carrying out a search in the career-focused database linked below.
- Vocational and Career Collection This link opens in a new window
(Ebsco) Trade and industry-related periodicals
Evaluating sources
Evaluating Online Sources
When searching online, remember to evaluate the sources you use to ensure they are credible.
The main questions to ask yourself are:
- Who wrote this information?
- How do I know they're an expert?
- When did they write (or record) this?
- Most importantly -- will my audience think they're an expert?
View the tips and tricks in the video below to learn more about how to better search the web.
Why use websites in your research?
Why Use Websites?
Websites are the most accessible sources for research, having a format with the ability to reach across the globe to people with internet access. Convenience is a major reason for using websites in research, and many journals, publishers, organizations, and authors have taken this opportunity to reach out to the public by utilizing websites and other digital means. Websites are also a major gateway to publications from non-profit organizations and government agencies.
The flip side of using websites:
But with convenience comes risk for users -- you have to make sure you evaluate sources thoroughly, particularly sources online! Why? Because both individuals and groups can create websites and write about anything they choose--whether or not they have the education, training, or experience to make them experts.
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