Subject Guides: RSOC 3190: Recommended Resources

Databases

Sociological Abstracts A primary resource for research sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database draws information from an international selection of over 2,600 journals and other serials publications, plus conference papers, books, and dissertations.
Web of Science Web of Science is the online version of the print and CD-ROM versions of 3 separate ISI indexes: Arts & humanities citation index; Science citation index (called Science citation index expanded, in online version); and, Social sciences citation index. (5 simultaneous users)
PAIS Index PAIS International (1972-current) covers issues in the public debate through selective coverage of a variety of international sources including journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, and web content.
AGRICOLA (Ovid) Index to materials acquired by the National Agricultural Library and cooperating institutions. Includes journal articles, monographs, series, and materials in many non-print formats covering a broad range of agricultural topics. 1970-1985 international in scope. 1985+ focuses on U.S. related publications. (7 Simultaneous Users)
CAB Abstracts (1910-present) A bibliographic database compiled by CAB International which covers the significant research and development literature in the fields of agriculture, forestry, aspects of human health, human nutrition, animal health, and the management and conservation of natural resources. Over three million records, from 1910-present, have been added to the database since its computerization in 1973. (Unlimited Users)

US Department of Agriculture Resources

USDA Food Enivronment Atlas
Assemblage of food environment factors such as food prices, food assistance programs, and community characteristics that influence food choices and diet quality.
Food Access Research Atlas
Overview of food access indicators for low-income and other census tracts using different measures of supermarket accessibility.

For more information from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, check out these research programs and datasets.

FoodData Central
Expanded nutrient profile data and links to related agricultural and experimental research.
USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System
Contains >2500 reports and statistical data on agricultural topics.

Government and NGO Reports

National Technical Reports Library (NTRL)
A library of over 800,000 reports of U.S. government-sponsored research.
National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)
Index to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publications. Includes full text links.
ROSA P
ROSA P contains full-text electronic publications, datasets, and other resources from the National Transportation Library

Additional Websites, Databases & Search Engines

AGRIS
FAO's AGRIS contains journal and extension report literature in agriculture, forestry, animal sciences, fisheries and aquatic sciences and human nutrition, from over 100 participating countries.
Ag Econ Search
Full-text reports of scholarly research in agricultural and applied economics.
National Agricultural Law Center
The NCALRI provides current information concerning the complex legal issues that affect American agriculture today

Company and Industry Information

IBISWorld IBISWorld provides access to market research reports on over 700 U.S. industries. The reports cover key industry statistics, market segmentation, current industry conditions and future outlook. Also provides access to the China industry reports.
Nexis Uni Provides access to various databases, including current news, business information, company directories, federal and state laws, regulations, legal cases, etc.

For additional information, take a look at the resources on the Company Research Subject Guide: https://libguides.auburn.edu/companyresearch