HUS 1001: Introduction to Human Services
This guide includes information for this course specifically. General information about sociology can also be found on the Sociology Subject Guide. Other subject and course information is available from the Subject & Course Guides section.Research Material
The first thing to remember is that you won't find one all encompassing source of information for your paper. The LSCC libraries' catalog and databases, along with websites available on the internet will provide you with the information you need.
Books
Use the Catalog to find books in the libraries' circulating collection, as well as reference sources, government documents, and other materials.
Electronic books can be found in the catalog with additional reference and e-book resources available on our e-books page.
Periodicals & Databases
Magazines, newspapers and journals are available in print at all LSCC libraries and through online databases.
Finding Articles
Databases provide indexes for articles on a large variety of topics. LSCC has access to more than 70 databases on a range of topics. You can access databases alphabetically or by clicking on the subject categories below.
- General Databases provide articles on a wide variety of disciplines and usually provide sufficient information for most general research
- Social Sciences Databases provide articles about specific human services topics and will help you with more in-depth research.
- History Databases provide articles suitable for the historical background portion of your paper.
- News & Current Events Databases provide both current and historical information from national and local newspapers.
To access LSCC Databases, login using your X-ID and PIN number (last four digits of your Social Security number). For more infomation visit our how to use databases and find articles pages.
Websites
The following websites will provide you with information on various human service organizations and legislation associated with the human services field.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services is the primary U.S. government agency for coordinating and providing human services.
- Social Security Online is the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
- ADA Home Page provides resources on the Americans With Disabilities Act.
- The World Federation for Mental Health is the only international, multidisciplinary, grassroots advocacy and education organization concerned with all aspects of mental health.
- The World Psychiatric Association is concerned with the scientific and ethical advancement of psychiatry and mental health treatment.
Citation
Remember, plagiarism is a serious violation of LSCC's Academic Integrity policy, so you must cite any idea or direct quote imported from an outside source. The links below provide citation examples and formatting instructions.
- For APA and MLA citation styles, refer to the libraries' Citation Center for printable guides and other help with documentation. Ask a librarian for additional assistance.
- For other documentation styles, the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides good examples and instruction.