Writing Resources For Sociology Majors
Good writing and good science go hand in hand. In Sociology, we deal with complex social phenomena. It is difficult if not impossible to think about these complex phenomena without putting it into words. Clear writing reflects clear thinking.
Writing Resources
- American Sociological Association Citation and Style Guide
- Guide to Citation Styles
- Chrestomathy - College of Charleston's Undergraduate Research Journal
- Plagiarism
Additional Advice on Writing
Grammar Tips
- Capital Community College Foundation Guide to Grammar and Writing
- University of Ottawa's HyperGrammar Guide
- Purdue University's Online Writing Lab
Style and Usage
Social Science Writing
- Writing for Non-Social Science Majors
- Writing in Sociology
- On the Art of Writing Research Proposals (.pdf)
Using Gender-Neutral and Non-Sexist Language