SOC 1120: Educational Inequality & Reform Efforts in the United States: Home

ACTIVITY:

1. In small groups, select one recommended encyclopedia entry.
2. Individually, take 1-2 minutes to review/skim the entry.
3. As a group, discuss any key terms, concepts, dates, notable scholars, and recommended readings that are featured in the entry.
4. Brainstorm at least one question/research topic that you have after reviewing this entry.

See Gale Reference entries:

• Education, United States
• Schooling in the USA
• Segregated Schools, Sociopolitical Shifts, and Education under Siege

See Sage Knowledge encylopedia:

• Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent

See Oxford Bibliography entries:

• Education Policy in the United States
• No Child Left Behind
• Educational Policy and Race

ACTIVITY:

1. Using your research question and research map, identify some key terms.
2. Select a database below and formulate a basic search.
3. Play around with your search:
   • If the search yielded too many results, try switching up your key terms (are there synonyms for these terms, are they too broad) or adding in additional key terms or limiters.
   • If your search yielded too few results, try broadening your key terms. Look at your research map, can you focus on a broader question.
   • Ask for help if you need it!