Library Survey for Class - Share Your Thoughts
Contact Your Professor
Cheryl Thayer
email: cthayer@oakton.edu
Reference Librarian
Adjunct Faculty, Library Services
rwhitney@oakton.edu
Your Library Assignment and Class Research Assignments
Library Research Assignment
Complete the online Library Activity.
Use the links on the Find Sociology Articles page to find scholarly articles for your mini papers.
Make an appointment with a Librarian for help with your mini paper research.
SOC 103 (Social Problems) Research Assignments
1. Mini Paper on issues related to Homelessness and Affordable Housing
- Find 15 sources on your chosen social problem
- Most articles should be scholarly.
- Gather data from the U.S. sources.
- Use the research and data to write about a resolution for the social problem.
2. Mini paper on a global social problem related to LGBTQ+ issues. (minimum of 12 pages)
- Find 15 sources on your chosen social problem
- Most articles should be scholarly.
- Find sources that cover at least 2 cultures other than US.
- Gather data from the U.S. and international sources.
- Use the research and data to write about a resolution for the social problem.
Quick Links for Your Sociology Research
1. I just want to find articles for my assignment.
*Click the Find Sociology Journals link.
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2. I don't know what "peer reviewed' articles are.
*Watch the Peer Review in 3 Minutes video.
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3. I want someone to read and check my paper.
*Contact the Learning Center Writing Tutors
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4. I need help making APA citations for my articles. Are APA citations the same as MLA citations?
Basic Facts - APA citations and formatting tips.
OR
*Chat with an Oakton Librarian about citations
OR
*Have a short 1-on-1 citation appointment with a Librarian
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5. I need to do the required Library activity for my class.