MAS 501: Modes of Inquiry/Contemporary Issues
Professor Suzanne Vaughan
Librarians: Lisa Kammerlocher and Dennis Isbell
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Research Guidance
Research Assistance Desk - 1st floor, can assist you on most questions and is open most hours the Fletcher Library is open
Lisa Kammerlocher, Liaison Librarian - lk@asu.edu : 602.543.8510 - specialized assistance by appointment or by e-mail
Dennis Isbell, Liaison Librarian - dennis.isbell@asu.edu: 602.543.8509
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Choosing the Best Research Tools
Reference Works
Use encyclopedias and other reference works to learn more about key concepts in your search.
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology
This encyclopedia includes key concepts and terms and detailed coverage of selected major topics in sociology. Also included are materials are that have historically defined the discipline and more recent developments, significantly updating the store of sociological knowledge.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
This encyclopedia collection includes reference works in most disciplines and on special topics. Be sure to browse the topics to select the best encyclopedia for you.
Books
ASU Libraries Catalog - use the catalog to identify and locate books and videos. Use the REQUEST option to order materials that are held at another ASU Library. If you need some search hints consult the Quick Guide to the ASU Libraries' Catalog
Dissertations
Dissertatons and Theses
(1861+) Indexes dissertations accepted for doctoral degrees by accredited North American educational institutions and over 200 other institutions. Also contains citations and abstracts to masters' theses. Covers approximately 3,000 subject areas.
Journal Articles
Locate journal articles using disciplinary and multi-disciplinary databases. Be sure to use the 
button to link to full-text electronic articles, call numbers for print or microform articles or a link to the ILLIAD service for materials held outside of ASU.
List of ALL Databases by Subject or see recommended databases below.
Multidisciplinary Databases
Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost)(1990+)
CSA Illumina Gateway to many social sciences, humanities and science database
Arts and Humanities Citation Index (1975+)
Science Citation Index Expanded (1965+)
Social Sciences Citation Index (1973+)
Ethnic Studies Databases
Bibliography of Native North Americans (1500+)
International Index to Black Periodicals Full Text (1910+)
Social Sciences Databases
America: History and Life (1954+)
Anthropology Plus (1800s+)
Family & Society Studies Worldwide (1970+)
Social Work Abstracts (1977+)
Worldwide Political Science Abstracts (1975+)
Arts and Humanities Databases
Film Indexes Online (1893+)
Medicine and Science Databases
Alt-HealthWatch (1978+)