Library resources for students and researchers in social studies.
Faculty, PhD and master students at the Department of Social Studies can schedule an appointment for guidance in literature search or systematic searching.
Is something is missing in the library? Suggest literature or subscriptions for the library collection, and we will consider buying it.
Scientific knowledge is always based on research. Reliable and updated sources are key to achieve a good result.
Please contact me if you have any questions about the library resources for social studies at UiS.
Collection of sources
Academic resources and information relevant for social studies.
Academic texts are built on different sources. Sources can include research articles, statistics, reports, governmental documents, laws and much more.
Search in Oria
The database Oria covers the content of all Norwegian academic libraries.
In Oria you can find books, e-books, journals, articles and more. You can search in English or Norwegian.
When you are connected to UiS Wifi you can open all electronic material through the «Available online» links. Remote access lets you access e-resources when you are note on campus.
Notice anything missing in the collection? Give a hint to your contact librarian!
Articles and journals
New research is often published as an article in a scientific journal. The library provides access to thousands of scientific journals from different fields of study.
Databases
Research is systemized and collected in databases.
A database collects and systemizes thousands of scientific articles and make them searchable. The library at UiS subscribes to many different databases. See the full overview here.
Most databases are behind pay-walls. To get access outside UiS you must first log on with remote access.
Systematic searching
A systematic search for literature is a comprehensive and well-planned search in databases and other relevant sources. The use of search terms and keyword synonyms are important. The goal is to find as much literature as possible within a chosen area or topic. The searches should be documented and replicable.
Employees, PhD-students and master students at UiS can book individual guidance in searching and systematic searching. Contact for any inquiries. To get the most of a session it is important that you arrive prepared.
Before searching:
- Define the key words for your search strategy
- Choose relevant databases
- Find relevant search terms: Subject terms, keywords
- Choose exclusion criterias
More about searching:
Links to relevant pages about systematic searching.
- PhD on Track
- Søk og Skriv: Systematic searching
- Cochrane handbook: Designing search strategies
- Norwegian Institute of public health : Systematic Reviews
- Helsebiblioteket: Kunnskapsbasert praksis (Norwegian)
- Rayyan: Screening tool useful to include or exclude search results for all types of reviews.
Writing assignments
Cite you sources - always!
The Department of Social Studies usually use the citation style APA 7th.
The Citation Compass (Kildekompasset) gives examples and explanations on how to quote/cite any type of source, both in-text and in the reference list. Covers both APA6 and APA7.
Former bachelor and master thesis can be found in the UiS archive Brage. You are welcome to look at these as inspiration, but please be aware that the grades can be from A to E.
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