Know Your Topic
How do I do research about Fitchburg State Students?
This is the fun part of research! You probably won't find any research done about Fitchburg State College students specifically. What you will find is research done about college students in general. Your job is to make the connection with a little bit of original research about Fitchburg State. You use the articles you find during your research to the right conclusion. Ask yourself: are Fitchburg State students similar or different from other college students?
ASA Citations
The ASA (American Sociology Association) has their own style for citing articles. You have been asked to use that style for this class. These links will allow you to build correct citations.
You Don't Have What I Need!
Other Important Databases
Use these databases (like search engines) to find articles on your topic. Start with SocIndex, it's your best bet!
Methodology
It is important to practice good research methodology whether you are conducting interviews, surveys or observing your subjects. Consider some of these books to help you develop your own research tools:
- Interaction and the standardized survey interview : the living questionaire @ HM526.H68 2000
- Interviews : an introduction to qualitative research interviewing @ HM48.K9 1996
- Readings in social research methods @ HM571.R4 2001
- Social research methods @ HM571.D66 2001
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Comm Media, Sociology, Women's Studies, History, Human Services
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