This document provides information about finding social science research sources. It discusses journals as collections of research articles that are published regularly and provide up-to-date focused information. Books are better for overviews while journals allow a detailed look at specific issues. It recommends databases for searching like ASSIA, PsycInfo, and Criminal Justice Abstracts. Google Scholar is also introduced as an easy to use database. The aim is to help students make their searching less frustrating and more productive for their second and third years.