Getting Started

This highly selective research guide covers the most useful, current and basic reference sources in Women's Studies and includes a basic list of journals. It is arranged by reference type and includes print, electronic and microform formats.

This guide covers sources professors expect students to consult in researching a paper, gathering data to support a thesis and reviewing the literature on a topic. Since the purpose of this guide is to facilitate your research and is only part of the research process you are encouraged to contact the Reference Desk staff or me in person or email me with your question.

Consult the glossary for definitions and explanations of library terms. While the intent of this guide is to get you started on your library research, A Step-by-Step Guide to Doing Research explains the research process.

Additional information and guidance is available from the Subject Specialist for Women's Studies, Shari Grove (617-552-4481); grove@bc.edu).