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Social Work: A Research Guide

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SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive coverage of sociology, encompassing all sub-disciplines and closely related areas of study. Complete with indexing for books, monographs, conference papers and other non-periodical content sources; also includes searchable cited references.
Social Work Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Includes indexing and abstracts from journals in all areas of social work, including theory and practice, areas of service, social issues & problems, therapy, education, human services, addictions, child and family welfare, mental health, and civil & legal rights. *Allows access for up to 12 concurrent users. If you can not access the service please try again later.
ScienceDirect College Edition This link opens in a new window
ScienceDirect is a large, multidisciplinary database that provides access to peer-reviewed, scholarly research in the following subject areas: Health & Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

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