Haven't found a relevant theory to use? Try critical theory for testing purposes during class.
1.) Use the Encyclopedia of Social Theory or other encyclopedia (wikipedia is good, too!) to read an overview of a theory you'd like to explore.
2.) Identify the important theorist(s) related to/responsible for that theory.
3.) Search for the theorist's name, along with your topic, in Library Search.
Search for your topic in a database, but add "theory" in the abstract field. Since theories are typically mentioned in the abstract, this will help pinpoint potentially relevant theories.
Haven't found a relevant theory to use? Try feminism or critical theory for testing purposes during class.
Haven't found a relevant theory to use? Try critical theory for testing purposes during class.
1.) Use the Encyclopedia of Social Theory to read an overview of a theory you'd like to explore. Next, look through the bibliography for sources for your paper relating to the theory.
*Important note: Do not cite the encyclopedia in your research; instead, use it as a reference to refresh your memory or get an overview of a topic. You can then explore the bibliography to find sources that discuss theory.
Sample bibliography/references list:
2.) Search for the references in our Library Search
Use the catalog to search for sources that discuss your theory. For example, search for "feminist theory." When you find a source, browse the table of contents to find a chapter related to your research topic.
Haven't found a relevant theory to use? Try feminism or critical theory for testing purposes during class.
Example articles: