Social Sciences and Philosophy
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To get started:
Do you want to do this more properly? See: Library Tutorial as a course (LIBESIS).
Clarifying questions | Basics | Further information |
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What exactly is your topic?
What are your research questions? What do you already know about the topic? |
Introductory information, e.g.:
Use a mind map to define your topic and your search terms. Note also the search strategy required in the database you use. Use JYKDOK to find the resources mentioned on this page! |
Library Tutorial: Making systematic information seeking a part of academic work with the right tools In Library Tutorial: |
What are you looking for? | Your topic and the publication culture of your discipline determine the publication type or types, eg. articles and/or books, you are looking for. |
Tutorial: |
Suggestions where to find articles, books etc. |
Books: eg. JYKDOK and ebrary or Ebsco eBook Collection Articles / generic (wide coverage, poor specificity):
Articles / multidisciplinary (eg. soc sci):
Articles by discipline (coverage and specificity):
Journals
Newspapers
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Tutorial: JYKDOK:
Others: |
What about research methods and data? |
Mapping Research Methods -portal SAGE Research Methods, including SAGE Research Methods Cases Finnish Social Science Data Archive, Aila Data Service:
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Links in the Tutorial:
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How to avoid academic fraud, e.g. plagiarism? |
Tutorial: |
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How to cite and manage your references? |
You have many options from easily lost notes to electronic managing, which in Jyväskylä University is with RefWorks; output style e.g. Chicago or Harvard, also APA, APSA, ASA, MLA.
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Tutorial:
RefWorks in
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Help:
Options we offer | Content |
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Library User's Guide | Online material for self help 24/7. |
Library Tutorial | Online material for self help 24/7. |
Ask and Comment | Online form, you'll get an answer within three working days. |
Information Services desk | Main Library, 1st floor, Mon-Fri 10-16 (Sat 11-16). |
Library Courses | General: RefWorks (reference manager). Doctorate students etc.: research data, publishing process, methodology, dissertation start-ups, research merits. |
Book a Librarian | Personal guidance in information seeking. |
A few more tips:
Database, website | Content |
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MOT | Dictionaries. |
PressReader | Newspapers and magazines from around the world. |
Finland in Figures |
Statistical data about Finland, international comparison data is also included. See also what else Statistics Finland offers. |
ELKI Subject Gateway | A true treasury of legal matters, politics and governmental issues. |
Localfinland.fi | Information about the local and regional authorities in Finland. |