Sociology

Most research databases allow you to limit your searches to scholarly or peer reviewed articles. Many databases will return full text articles and abstracts (summaries) of the articles.

Click the article title to get started. If you cannot view the full text of the article in a particular database, click either the "Get Article" or "Link to Full Text" link to see whether it is available in another library database. If the article is unavailable through the Monmouth University Library, it may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. 

Subscription databases are available to Monmouth University students, faculty and staff. For remote log in, use your university username and password.

View the entire list of MU databases in the  A to Z List of Databases - or view Databases by Subject.

Ebsco databases look different in 2025 - see the box on this page for what's new!

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What is HawkFind?

• HawkFind is a comprehensive search tool that searches across all of our databases, periodicals/journals, research guides and library catalog. 

What is it good for?

• HawkFind is great for searching across the widest possible range of materials if you are not sure where to begin or if your subject is interdisciplinary. 

How do I use it? 

• Develop a search question and select keywords from that question to use for your search.
• You can start a simple search from search bar or select "advanced search" for a more focused search. Use the filters to narrow your results, 
• When you have a list of results, the filters will appear on the left column of your screen. 
• Click the title of any article to view content.

Use this Step-by-Step guide to HawkFind for more detailed instructions..

You may have noticed that Ebsco databases look different this year! There has been a major redesign, and while the databases have the same basic search tools and features, some of them may be in different places. Here are some tips to get you started:

What's the same:

• Default setting for searches is keyword - what you type into the search bar will be searched as a search term
• To change setting and search by author, subject, publication, etc., use the drop down menus at the right of the search bar
• To return to any article, you will need a specific "stable" link from Ebsco - do NOT use the URL at the top of the article's webpage.
• You have tools that allow you to share, save, download or cite any article - in your search results list, click any article title to view the database tools menu (on right side of page)
• You have the ability to create a unique login/password to save your work within any Ebsco database

What's different:

• To get a "stable" link to return to any article, open the tools menu and use the "share" feature, then click "create link" and copy the link that pops up
• Search filter menus are in the same place but far less visible - open the drop down menus to view your filter options
• You now have a personal dashboard in the column at left

Don't panic! Librarians are here to help you navigate all MU databases! Use email, library chat or make an appointment!