SOC 486 Contemporary Sociological Theory
Research guide for SOC 486: Contemporary Sociological Theory. Includes scholarly databases, news sources, and citation tools for exploring theoretical frameworks and their applications to contemporary social issues.
Citing sources in sociology
Sociological research primarily uses APA citation style. This page provides citation guides, quick reference tools, and citation management software to help you cite sources correctly and efficiently throughout your research process.
Purdue OWL Citation Chart
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Purdue OWL Citation ChartDownload the Purdue OWL Citation Chart for a quick reference to APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Citation management tools
Tools to help you generate and organize your citations:
For comprehensive assistance with citation management, visit the Citation Management Tools libguide.
Citation Style Guides
Choose your citation style for detailed formatting guidelines:
- APA Citation Style - commonly used in sociology and social sciences
- MLA Citation Style - often used in humanities research
- Chicago Citation Style - widely used in history and some social sciences.
Visit the Citation Styles LibGuide for more comprehensive information.