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ANTH 390 Research Methods (Marion)

The purpose of this guide is to support the research project for this course.
 

 

Literature Review

A literature review is a review of the research that has been done on your topic. It is NOT just a summary, but a conceptually organized synthesis of the results of your research.

For example, a literature review may address:

  • What is the current research on this topic?

  • Who are the major authors/researchers on this topic?

  • Are there any patterns, themes, or trends in the research?

  • Is there agreement or debate on this topic?

  • Are there any gaps in the research, or areas for further study?

Organize your literature review Microsoft Word Document

Get an overview of your topic with the Encyclopedia of Anthropology

 

Finding Books
Library Catalog --for books (print and electronic), media (DVDs, VHS, CDs), and periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers) in our library.

         Map to find materials in Kellogg Library.
The Circuit (UCSD, SDSU, USD, SDCL) --for books we don't have at CSUSM (delivered to our check out desk in 1-2 days).
 

Finding Articles

Research databases search hundreds of journals, magazines, and newspapers-- both scholarly and non-scholarly articles.

ANTHROPOLOGY RESEARCH DATABASES


See an article you want in one of these databases?

  1. Look for "Full Text" in pdf PDF, HTML Full TextHTML, Linked Full TextLinked or  Check SFX for Availability
  2. Fill out an Interlibrary Loan article request form. You'll get it within 5-10 days for FREE.
  3. Any time you need help, ask a librarian.

Search for a specific article.

 

Citing Sources

Every time you use a direct quote or someone else's idea (even if you explain the idea in your own words) you must give credit to the source. To give credit, you need both in-text citations and a bibliography.

When you use your own words:

  • As Brown (2001) shows blah blah blah.
  • Blah blah blah (Brown 2001).

When you use a direct quote:

  • According to Smith (1998, 14), "direct quote."
  • "Direct quote" (Smith 1998, 14).


To format your bibliography:

 

 

 

 American Anthropological Association (AAA) style guide
Note-- AAA "style" is essentially Chicago Style

Chicago manual of style quick summarypdf

KnightCite: Free citation formatting-- review the results for accuracy.

Academic Honesty -- University Catalog pdf

 

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