The accepted citation style for sociology is American Sociological Association (ASA) Style.
For more help citing sources consult the full Style Guide in print.
There are many different types of software that can help you to keep track of your sources. Here are two:
Visit the Citation Managers guide which has instructions for downloading and using citation managers.
Click through the following presentation about avoiding plagiarism in your papers. (Source: Norma Marion Alloway Library, Trinity Western University.)
If you need some refreshers on writing up your research, don't forget that Writing Our Bodies, your Writing 101 and 201 textbook, is filled with helpful advice.
For a quick reference back to English grammar concepts to help clarify your writing, check out the Grammar section of the Purdue OWL.
The Writing Center
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