Sociology Guide
Trocaire College Libraries
Research Databases: Journal Articles and Images
The complete list of our databases and more are available in the Research section of the website.
The username and password to log in to the Trocaire databases is the same as your email login credentials
Articles not available in full-text can be requested through Interlibrary Loan.
ProQuest
ProQuest has two options:
- ProQuest Central is a large collection of scholarly and popular articles in a broad range of subjects. ProQuest Social Science and Sociology Journals are located here.
- PTSD Pubs - here you will find resources on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder from the National Center for PTSD
- PsycARTICLES is one of the most popular databases for finding articles on psychology and the social sciences.
Citation Tips for ProQuest
Click on the Cite icon to open the citation options in ProQuest. Select the citation style needed. Simply copy and paste the citation for your paper.
Please be aware that the information in your citation may be correct but the format of the citation may be incorrect. If you need help setting up a citation or reference page, check out this
citation guide or
contact a librarian.
Gale
Gale has a collection of different databases to use:
Citation Tips for Gale
Look for the Tools on the right side of the window. Click the Cite icon in the middle of the list. Select the citation style needed. Simply copy and paste the citation to your paper.
Please be aware that the information in your citation may be correct but the format of the citation may be incorrect. If you need help setting up a citation or reference page, check out this citation guide or contact a librarian.
Access our
library catalog to find books available in our collection. Reference and Reserve books may only be used in the Library. Circulating books may be checked out for 28 days. Reserve and circulating books require a valid Trocaire ID to be checked out. Books not available in our collection can be obtained through
AcademicSHARE.
Newer Circulating Books*
- 100 Questions (and Answers) About Qualitative Research - H62.G5166 2016
- 100 Questions (and Answers) About Tests and Measurements - H62.F74 2015
- How to Read Journal Articles in the Social Sciences - H62.S4648 2015
- Introducing Social Research Methods - H61.R72 2016
- An Introduction to Research, Analysis and Writing: Practical Skills for Social Science Students H62.N495 2016
*Circulating books may be check out for 28 days with a valid Trocaire ID.
American Memory
Collection of the historical and social foundations of the U.S. from the Library of Congress.
ASA Style – Quick Tips
Tips for writing papers in ASA Style.
CIA World Factbook
Information about countries and cultures including customs, food, society and transnational relations.
GLAAD
Informational and consumer resources on issues of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender rights.
UNESCO
United Nations organization dedicated to preserving educational, cultural and human rights.
Women and Gender Studies Links
Topics on various issues maintained by librarians in the Women and Gender Studies Section of Association of College and Research Librarians.
Michele Brancato, MLS
Sociology Librarian
Rachel R. Savarino Library
