Research Guides by Area of Study

Often when presented with a wealth of information and resources, it is sometimes difficult to select the best resources for a particular research assignment. The following subject guides provide suggested resources available through the Empire State College library. Although these guides are organized by area of study, please feel free to use any of them as they pertain to your research topic.

THE ARTS For research in the visual, performing and film arts. Research Resources - Arts and Art History Internet Resources Visit the Arts Area of Study BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS For research in business, commerce, finance, marketing, management and public relations. Research Resources - Business and Economics Internet Resources Visit the BME Area of Study COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES For research in criminal justice, health care systems, human services, public health. Research Resources - Community and Human Services Internet Resources Visit the Community and Human Services Area of Study CULTURAL STUDIES For research in drama, literature, philosophy, religious studies, women's studies and writing. Research Resources - Area and Cultural Studies Research Resources - Language and Literature Research Resources - Philosophy and Religion Internet Resources Visit the Cultural Studies Area of Study CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS For ready reference to almanacs, dictionaries, directories, newspapers and news weeklies. Research Resources - News and Current Events Research Resources - Reference Internet Resources - News EDUCATIONAL STUDIES For research in education theory and practice as well as the historical and social aspects of education. Research Resources - Education Internet Resources Visit the Educational Studies Area of Study

HISTORICAL STUDIES For research in United States and world histories and historical theory. Research Resources - History Internet Resources Visit the Historical Studies Area of Study HUMAN DEVELOPMENT For research in family studies, neuroscience, psychology and human sexuality. Research Resources - Behavioral Sciences Research Resources - Health and Biology Internet Resources Visit the Human Development Area of Study LABOR STUDIES For research in human resource management and labor relations. Research Resources - Business and Economics Research Resources - Politics and Policy Studies Internet Resources Visit the Labor Studies Area of Study SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY For research in the physical and natural sciences, computer sciences and health sciences. Research Resources - Computers, Information and Technology Research Resources - Health and Biology Research Resources - Math and Physical Sciences Internet Resources Visit the SMAT Area of Study SOCIAL THEORY, SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHANGE For research in the social sciences, law, political science and military science. Research Resources - Law and Criminal Justice Research Resources - Politics and Policy Studies Internet Resources Visit the Social Theory Area of Study   *Empire State College students will be prompted for their college login and password in order to access the library's research databases.