SOC 380: Who Cares? : WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES

Professor: Christina Simko
Spring 2025

Activity #1. Creating a Research Plan

  1. Breakdown your topic in a few keywords/concepts.
    For each keyword/concept, think of synonyms and alternate terms
     
  2. List the academic disciplines relevant to your topic and the fields of research do you want to engage with.
    Think about who has something to say about your topic.

  3. Pair with someone near you and discuss your Research Plans. Share ideas of additional search terms and additional research fields. 

 

Activity #2. Exploring Subject Databases

  1. Go to the library's List of E-Resources/Databases  [under "Doing Research" on the library website]

  2. Thinking about the academic disciplines and research fields you identified in your Research Plan, identify relevant databases.
    If unsure of which database to select, ask Christine for suggestions.

  3. Search for sources on your topic