Sociology

CARS = Credibility, Accuracy, Reasonableness, and Support

CRAAP = Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose

Questions to ask, and where to find the answers when evaluating sources

The Downtown Eastside Research Access Portal (DTES RAP) provides access to research and research-related materials about Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES). You can browse by topic or search for items about the DTES, including academic materials such as scholarly articles and research summaries, as well as community materials such as reports, historical documents, and more.

Latin American portal concerning economic, and social issues.

For contact information about social welfare agencies and more within the Fraser Valley.

"Independent, non-profit organization committed to problem gambling prevention."

Provides fact sheets on problems related to a range of addictive behaviours such as gaming, the internet, substance abuse, and alcohol consumption.

Provides "national leadership and evidence-informed analysis and advice" on drug- and alcohol-related harm reduction."

This international organization presents information on human rights by country and by topic.

Global issues such as arm, terrorism, prison conditions, torture, human rights.

"The Atlas presents a visual summary of early child development trends across neighbourhood, school district and provincial geographies in BC." Produced by Human Early Learning Partnership (UBC).

"A humanitarian, non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to improving the lives of the most disadvantaged children and their communities", this site features program descriptions, biographies of famous athletes, or "ambassadors" (many of whom are Olympians), photos, and volunteer opportunities.

Provides research and analysis on poverty and social policy, and "develops and promotes concrete, practicable proposals for the reform of social programs at all levels of government and of social benefits provided by employers and the voluntary sector."

Research on issues of social and economic justice.

"Non-profit social policy and research organization focusing on issues such as poverty, social inclusion, disability, cultural diversity, child well-being, employment and housing."

"A national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to improve Canadians' standard of living by fostering sound economic and social policy."

"Focuses on issues of poverty and welfare, employment and earnings, work and family issues, health and safety, and women's civic and political participation."

Gateway to the federal government departments, agencies and programs.

Hansard (Debates of the Legislative Assembly), Bills, Votes and Proceedings

Contains documents, rare publications, and memorabilia of persons and organizations that have worked for the betterment of transgendered people.