Researching at Milner Library
Hello. My name is Grace Allbaugh. I’m the librarian for Anthropology. If you have any questions, please contact me.
This guide can help you with:
- Getting started with the research process
- Identifying databases specific to Anthropology
- Techniques for finding subject specific sources such books, articles, etc.
- Linking to a course specific guide
Conducting research is an iterative process. For more information about how to conduct research, consult the An Overview: The Research Process web guide.
The following steps are helpful in beginning your research in Anthropology.
1. For background information on your topic, consult a reference source such as:
21st Century Anthropology or the Encyclopedia of Anthropology.
2. Check the list of sources or bibliography in your textbooks.
3. Search for books in your topic in the Milner Library Online Catalog.
4. Search for articles in Anthropology databases, such as:
Annual Review of Anthropology or Abstracts in Anthropology.
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- Citing SourcesLearn more about why we cite the sources we use, how to cite sources in a specific style, and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
- Determine Credibility (Evaluating)Criteria and examples of how to evaluate a source to determine relevance and credibility.
- Help Videos for Using MilnerA suite of short step-by-step videos showing you how to use the various resources available in Milner Library.
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