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Avoiding Plagiarism
A guide on how to avoid plagiarizing someone else's work. An absolute must for anyone writing a research paper.
How do I cite that?
Citation guides in several different formats.
Writer's Resources
A list of links to various writing resources on the web.

Searching for Social/Public Policy Information?

Social Work: Public Policy
This Research Guide is tailored specifically for Social Work students trying to locate information on social policies.

Finding Journal Articles

Start with one or more of these databases to find journal articles--including peer-reviewed articles--on social work and related topics. A full listing of Babson Library's databases is available on the library's Databases A-Z page. For help using the databases or locating articles, please Ask the Library.

Social Work Abstracts

Indexes citations to journals and dissertations in social work and social issues related to casework.
SocINDEX

An excellent source of information on sociology and the social sciences, including full text for journals and information on books, dissertations, etc.
PsycINFO

Information on psychology and related disciplines, including journal articles and book chapters.
Global Issues in Context
Information on key issues and events across the world, broken down by issue and by country. Issues are framed by editorial essays and updated with current int'l news information.
ERIC

Covers journal and report literature in disciplines related to education.
Proquest Criminal Justice

Covers many criminal justice topics, including corrections administration, law enforcement, social work, industrial security, drug rehabilitation, and criminal and family law.