Below are some research resources to help you identify, understand, and create solutions for social problems in your community, state, or the world. Some of these include academic resources only available to you on campus at Arkansas Tech University, while others will be available to you freely from anywhere in the state or world. These sources have been curated by librarians and experts in their field or they may be comprised of government data, verified and used by agencies to make policy decisions. As with any resource, however, use your critical thinking skills to help you identify the most relevant, timely, and accurate materials for your project.
Social Explorer is an online research tool which provides quick and easy access to historical census data and demographic information. It creates maps and reports to help users visually analyze and understand demography and social change throughout history.
Database focused on the physical and social aspects of environmental issues.
Most statistical information about Arkansas can also be found in the general statistical sources for the nation. The links below are often summaries from federally collected statistics that can include tools for data visualization and mapping.
