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SOC 2113 - Donohue

Use this guide to get started with research for your New Religious Movements assignment.

Search Tips

Use the features of a database to search more efficiently. Consider one or more of the following approaches:

  • Use subject headings.
  • Think about synonyms for your search terms.
  • Search within ebooks to find relevant passages.
  • Use the abstract to determine a piece's relevance to your topic.

Types of Resources

A well-rounded presentation wil contain both primary and secondary resources.

Primary

Documents, reports, books, and other material that are produced by or contain first hand accounts of the group and their activities.

Secondary

Reporting on or an interpretation of primary documents or an event by the group.

Subjects: Social Sciences