LibGuides: Governor's School Social Sciences: Research Resources: Home

Reference Sources

Reference sources offer background information, statistics, definitions and further reading.. They are often great places to start your research.

Here are some recommended library reference sources:

Credo Reference
An online collection of hundreds of reference books (NCLIVE).
Gale Reference
The library's most extensive collection of online reference works.
CQ Researcher Online
Full-text reports on current and controversial issues, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues. (NCLIVE)
Statista
Statistical data and charts on many topics including business, media, politics, society, technology and education.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
A comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. (NCLIVE)

Research Guides

Onesearch

Use this OneSearch box to search for books, articles and other resources across the library's collection.

Article Databases

The library’s databases contain collections of newspaper, magazine and scholarly journal articles. These are sometimes more current and more specific than books, and are good places to find scholarly research.

Some databases with Social Sciences information:

ProQuest Central
ProQuest Central is the largest aggregated database of periodical content, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, books, newspapers and reports. Available through all NC public libraries. (NCLIVE)
ProQuest Social Sciences
A gateway allowing you to search across a collection of databases covering social science topics.
PsycARTICLES
A database of full text scholarly and scientific psychology articles, published by the APA and affiliated organizations.
PsycINFO
The most comprehensive international database devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health.
Women's Studies International
An index of scholarly publications relevant to Women’s Studies, in fields such as sociology, history, political science, and the humanities.
ERIC (via EBSCOhost)
This resource, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, provides access to education literature and resources.
Family & Society Studies Worldwide
Comprehensive coverage of research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of Family Science, Human Development, and Social Welfare.

Recommended websites

Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan organization that conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven research about current social issues.
SCOTUSBlog
SCOTUSblog analyzes the cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and posts breaking news of court decisions.

Google Scholar
A Google-based search engine for finding scholarly articles and books across all academic fields. Watch this video for tips about using Google Scholar to access Meredith library content.

News Sources

Newspapers at the Meredith Library
A guide to finding newspapers and other news sources through the Meredith library.

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