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Databases
Use Library Search to find scholarly, peer reviewed journal articles. This will search across all the databases to which UQ Library subscribes.
Or, for a more targeted search, try these key databases:
- ScopusA multidisciplinary abstract and citation database of peer reviewed literature, book reviews and conference proceedings.
- Social science databaseThis database provides extensive coverage across a wide range of social science disciplines including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, political science, psychology, social work and sociology.
- Social services abstractsProvides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development. it serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews.
- Australian public affairs full text (APAFT)Includes journal articles from published material on the social sciences and humanities.
Other useful subject guides
You may find the Social Sciences subject guides useful. These include Sociology; Criminology, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies; and Social and public policy
Concepts and definitions
To learn more about a specific term or concept, search for it in Library Search then use the Reference Entries content type filter. This will show you definitions from encyclopedias, dictionaries or handbooks.
See the Reference sources section of this guide for key encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks.
News and newspapers
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- Australia New Zealand Reference CentreCombines Australia and New Zealand specific magazines, newspapers & newswires, reference books, and company information to create a collection of regional full text content.
- FactivaProvides full text access to a comprehensive collection of Australian and international newspapers as well as global company and industry information.
TV documentaries or feature films or videos
Assessment writing guide
- School of Social Science guide for written assessmentsFind information on how to plan, research and write your assignments in the School of Social Science.