ENGL 127 Research Writing: Social Sciences

For students doing research on social science topics

Welcome

Welcome to the guide for ENGL 127:
Writing for the Social Sciences.

This guide will help you through your research and writing assignments.

Use the tabbed pages to find resources and learn research strategies.
Note: Please check to see if there is a specific library guide for your ENGL 127 class.

A collage of headlines from newspapers and scholarly journals on the social science topic social networking

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Note: This guide was last updated by JS in Dec. 2025. Please contact librarian@greenriver.edu if you encounter any accessibility issues or have questions. 

Current Research in the Social Sciences

Current Social Science Journalism

Social Science in the News: The NPR report "Are We Genetically Inclined to be Materialistic?" makes sense of current research for the general public.

Open the pdf below for the original research study, "Evolutionary Origins of the Endowment Effect: Evidence from Hunter-Gatherers."

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