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Sociology: Home

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Nau Mai Haere Mai | Welcome | Afio Mai | Aere Mai | Malo e me'a mai | Fakatalofa atu | Bula | Fakaalofa lahi atu | Ulu tonu mai! This guide is a starting point for studying and researching Sociology at the University of Otago, and connects you to books, article databases & journal, major reference works, and other key sources, as well as information about citing and referencing.

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Library Postgraduate Sessions via Zoom - 2024, Semester 2

These Library Information Sessions are provided specifically for postgraduate students. All Semester 1 sessions will be held on a Tuesday at 10:30 via Zoom - check below for Semester 2 dates.  For more information and to register book now via this link  

 

13 August 10:30 - 11:30 Thesis Information For new thesis students:
covers preparation, copyright
compliance, submitting,
and depositing.
20 August 10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to Effective 
Search Strategies		 Learn how to search recommended
databases for relevant
literature, and manage
your results.
27 August 10:30 - 12 Introduction to Research
Data Management		 Make sense of the complexity
around data storage, description,
re-use and archiving. 
10 September 10:30 - 12 Introduction to Getting
Published		 Practical tips for postgraduates.
Learn how to develop a publishing
strategy and identify the right journals
for submission. 
24 September 10:30 - 11:30 Introduction to Researcher
Profiles		 Building online profiles to promote
your research, and yourself.
 
1 October 10:30 - 12 Introduction to Research
Impact & Metrics		 Understand tools that explain
impact factors and ranking for
what to read, and where to publish. 

Key resources

Below are some great places to start searching for academic literature on your topic.  Explore the Journals & Databases tab above in the navigation bar for even more database options.

Featured Resource

Google Like a Pro

Did you know that there are over 40 search operators that you can use to search  Google more effectively, many of which can be used in  Scholar too?  Here are the top five that I use consistently, plus a Handout that we produced for a workshop for postgrads this year.

Need Help?

There are many ways to get help at the Library

This guide lists key databases and journals you can use for finding articles and books for your assignments. Use keyword and topic searches to find relevant information on your topic.

If you need any help with finding the right information or referencing something correctly, you can contact your Subject Librarian, or use the Self Help guide for tips.

For other questions:

* EXPLORE the Ask Library FAQs, or

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You can also:
* VISIT any Library on campus and talk to Library staff
* CALL us on +64 3 479 8910
* EMAIL ask.library@otago.ac.nz with your question

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