Research Handbooks, Scholarly Writing and Publishing
Check in the Homer library catalog for current availability. To find more books on these topics, use search terms such as academic writing and scholarly publishing.
The undergraduate research handbook by Call Number: Leavey Library LB2369.W57 2009ISBN: 9780230520974
Writing a successful thesis or dissertation : tips and strategies for students in the social and behavioral sciences by Call Number: Doheny Library LB2369.L814 2008
Online Reference Books
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowSearches multiple reference works at the same time; includes images, charts, and statistical information
- SAGE eReference This link opens in a new windowSage e-Reference is a full-text collection of over 80 online specialized encyclopedias,handbooks and other titles in the social sciences, including communications, gender studies, social work, history, psychology, etc.
Other Resources
- RefWorksManager your research with this web-based citation manager. Can be used to import references library databases and create formatted bibliography. First time users should sign up for an individual account. Group code is RWUSC.
- RefWorks Research GuideGet help with RefWorks.
- Organizing Your Social Sciences Research PaperGuide on how to develop and organize a research paper in the social sciences.
- Find Statistics & DataSocial science numeric sources available through the USC Libraries and on the Internet.