Anthropology
NEED HELP? TRY FOLLOWING THE BELOW SEQUENCE OF RESOURCES.
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Check sources for background information
. Look for the who, what, when and where of your topic in an online or print dictionary or encyclopedia.
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Check most useful and useful research databases.
Check your topic in discipline based databases to find specific journal articles and some book references.
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Search COAST, the CSULB online catalog
. Find an online or print book, links to full-text resources and media using keywords on your topic.
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Search selected Internet sites.
Search for your topic on selected anthropology sites. Media sites may add interest and currency to your research.
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Cite your resources using the American Anthropological Society citation method
. The AAA uses The Chicago Manual of Style (14th edition, 1993) and Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (10th edition, 2000) style manual.
Students needing further RESEARCH assistance may:
*IM, Chat, visit the University Library, Reference Desk, attend workshops
*Contact Susan Luevano, the Anthropology Librarian, 562-985-5891
*Set-up an in-person research appointment
Content maintained by
Susan Luévano, Anthropology, Ethnic & Women's Studies Librarian