Research Guides: SOC 18a: Observing the Social World: Doing Qualitative Sociology: Resources for SOC 18a

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Find Sociology Articles in Library Databases

Sociology Collection This link opens in a new window
Searchable collection of several databases: Sociological Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts, Applied Social Sciences Index & Abstracts (ASSIA), and ProQuest's Sociology Database. Find journal articles, books, book chapters, dissertations, and more.
SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Search journals of sociology and related disciplines. Be sure use the index of "Subject Terms" to stretch the search capabilities of this database to their fullest extent!

Find more on our Databases A-Z: Sociology page.

Annual Reviews

Annual Reviews This link opens in a new window
Review articles synthesize a large body of literature to help you identify historical trends and future directions in research. Annual Reviews publishes review articles across many different academic disciplines, including sociology.

Need Some Background Information?

The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology by George Ritzer (Editor)
Publication Date: 2007 (continuously updated)
Explanations of key concepts, theories, and figures in sociology. Browse by topic (such as Health & Medicine, or Social Psychology) or search for a key concept (like "Attitudes and Behavior") or a major figure (like Max Weber). Although this resource was initially published in 2007, it undergoes updates twice a year to keep the content fresh.
A Dictionary of Sociology by John Scott
Publication Date: 2014
Brief explanations of terminology, methods, concepts, and thinkers in the field of sociology.

American Sociological Association: Sections

Current Sections | American Sociological Association
Get an overview of some of the subfields within sociology by taking a look at this list of "sections" within the American Sociological Association (ASA). "Sections" are how sociologists who are members of ASA organize themselves into groups of scholars who are investigating similar topics, or using similar methods or theoretical frameworks.

What is "Peer Review?"

Peer Review in Three Minutes by NCSU Libraries is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US.

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Get Atlas.ti for Qualitative Data Analysis

Atlas.ti is one of the CAQDAS (Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis Software) programs.

It is a useful tool for supporting the process of qualitative data analysis. You will be able to analyze textual, graphical, audio and video data.

Students, faculty and staff at Brandeis can get ATLAS.ti from the ITS online software store for free

Atlas.ti Training and Video Tutorials

Transcription Tools

Automatically transcribe your recordings using one of the following tools that you have access to through Brandeis. Both services allow you to edit transcriptions.

Using your Brandeis Zoom account, record to the cloud to make use of Zoom's automatic transcription feature.
Echo360 also automatically transcribes all videos you upload to your account.

Access these and other software tools from the ITS website.