Provides a focus on the tools for students to evaluate research. This book helps students develop skills and strategies for research, including Internet assignments for finding and evaluating sources. It provides the relevant aspects of the philosophy of science and explains the differences between [...]

The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology includes classic sociological research writings as well as recent pieces on fascinating topics of interest to students. It is the ideal companion to McIntyres text, The Practical Skeptic: Readings in Sociology or other sociology texts. Readings in this ed[...]