Use this page to find research resources for your class.
Contact the Library if you need any help!
Contact the Library if you need any help!
Search Databases (Many Journals)
Academic Search Premier
Academic Search Premier is a multi-disciplinary database designed specifically for academic institutions. It includes articles from academic journals, popular magazines, and major newspapers. Be sure to limit to peer-reviewed journals, full text, and date range of 2012-2019.JSTOR
JSTOR contains the complete backfiles of over 625 scholarly journals with well over 3 million articles available. Full text coverage varies by journal. Use the subject limiters to limit to sociology (left side of results list) and date range of 2012-2019.
Search and Browse Individual Journals
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse Review
- Family Relations
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
- Journal of Family Studies
- Journal of Family Theory & Review
- Journal of Family Violence
- Journal of Marriage and Family
- Partner Abuse
Book Search 
Book Search searches the listing of books and ebooks available at the Normandale Library.
Choosing a research topic can take a bit of trial and error. After choosing a topic, you may need to refine it as you start your research. Watch the video below from North Carolina State University Library to understand the research cycle.
Ask Us Call or e-mail a librarian if you need further research assistance. We're happy to help!
(952) 358-8290
Luke Mosher
Library Faculty - Reference & Instruction
luke.mosher@normandale.edu
David Vrieze Daniels
Library Faculty - Reference & Instruction
david.vriezedaniels@normandale.edu
Your question may be directed to a librarian from another college when Normandale librarians are unavailable.
Access Databases from Off Campus
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
In order to access databases and other Library resources from off campus, login with your StarID and password when prompted. Off-campus access to library databases is only available to current Normandale students, staff, and faculty.
ASA Quick Guide
A guide to citations in ASA style, based on the American Sociological Association (ASA) Style Guide, 5th edition.
MLA Quick Guide
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (8th edition).
APA Quick Guide
A guide to APA citation format based on the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
Chicago Manual of Style Guide (OWL Purdue)
A guide to the Chicago citation style, based on the Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition).
A guide to citations in ASA style, based on the American Sociological Association (ASA) Style Guide, 5th edition.
MLA Quick Guide
See MLA citation examples for the most common types of sources (8th edition).
APA Quick Guide
A guide to APA citation format based on the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
Chicago Manual of Style Guide (OWL Purdue)
A guide to the Chicago citation style, based on the Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition).
Evaluate each source you use with CAPPS!
Consider the source's –
Consider the source's –
C = Currency
A = Author
P = Publication
P = Point of View
S = Sources
More info about CAPPS A = Author
P = Publication
P = Point of View
S = Sources