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The following is a selected list of resources for
starting research in Ethnic Studies. For further assistance,
contact
Melanie Chu, Outreach Librarian.
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Getting
Started
The following selected
REFERENCE sources (encyclopedias and dictionaries) are a
good place to start your research. They can help you
identify a topic for your paper, and often include useful
bibliographies.
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A nation of peoples : a sourcebook on America's multicultural
heritage
REFERENCE E184.A1 N2866 1999
These 27 in-depth scholarly essays analyze ethnic groups and their histories
and efforts to adapt to American society economically, politically and
culturally. Great bibliographies.
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American immigrant cultures: builders of a nation
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E184.A1 A63448 1997
This two volume set covers 161 non-indigenous cultural groups currently
living in the US, including their immigration and settlement histories,
language, economic patterns, housing, religion, family and inter-ethnic
relations, etc. Good place to start.
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Gale Encyclopedia of multicultural America
REFERENCE E184.A1 G14 2000
View WWW version. CSUSM connection required.
Click 'View this ebook'
On more than 150 culture groups and their experiences in
the US, this two volume set includes primary source
materials, oral histories, personal narratives,
statutes, recipes and political cartoons. Comprehensive.
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Encyclopedia of multiculturalism
REFERENCE E184.A1
E58 1994
This 6 volume set covers
diverse aspects of various cultures- people, places, events, organizations,
political and cultural movements, religions, foods and so on. Might need to
supplement with more current events.
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CultureGrams
REFERENCE GT150 .C85 2007 v.1-4
Four volumes (Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia)
with 187 countries reviewed. Topics covered include
economy, customs, practices, history, religion,
family, and food.
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Encyclopedia Britannica
The standard general encyclopedia.
A good place to get an overview of
your topic and begin your bibliography. |
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Finding
Books
Books, like
the reference sources above,
will give you the
history and overview of an issue. Also, books will have
substantial bibliographies that lead you to other great books
and articles related to your topic.
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.
Subject headings --for books ethnic studies related
topics.
Other options:
The Circuit
(UCSD, SDSU, USD, SDCL)
--for books we don't have at CSUSM (delivered to our check
out desk in 1-2 days).
WorldCat -- for books from libraries around the
world-wide. Find a book in this database, and fill-out an
Interlibrary Loan delivery request (delivered to our
check out desk in 5-10 days).
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Finding
Articles
Research databases search
thousands of scholarly and non-scholarly articles.
Scholarly journal articles (also called
"peer-reviewed") is latest research of experts in a field.
They are often very specific, complex, and include
substantial bibliographies.
Non-scholarly articles (also called "popular
press") are usually magazine and newspaper articles, written
for the general public in a relatively short, easy-to-read
format without bibliographies.
Most Useful JSTOR
Contains (EXCEPT for the latest five years) core scholarly journals in sociology, history, economics, political science, mathematics, African-American & Asian studies, literature, humanities, music, and biological, health & general sciences.
Coverage: 1838→2003 Academic Search Premier
This scholarly collection offers information in nearly every area of academic study including: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more.
Coverage: 1975→current Sociological Abstracts
Provides access to the latest international findings in theoretical and applied sociology, social science, and political science.
Coverage: 1963→current Blackwell
Blackwell includes over 800 journals in Arts, Business, Health Sciences Humanities, Social Behavioral Sciences, and Science and Technology.
Coverage: current Sage Journals Online
Sage Journals Online includes over 460 journals in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science, Technology and Medicine.
Coverage: current AnthroSource
Access to the latest research in core anthropology journals, including social and cultural studies.
Coverage: current PAIS
An important index to political, economic, and social issues in current debate.
Coverage: 1972→current ERIC
A national database of education literature, including reports and journal articles.
Coverage: 1966→current CQ Researcher
Explores a single "hot" issue in the news in-depth each week. Topics range from social and teen issues to environment,
health, education and science and technology.
Coverage: 1991→current
Also Useful Ethnic NewsWatch
Full-text ethnic newspapers, searchable in English or Spanish.
Coverage: 1992→current GenderWatch
GenderWatch contains publications which focus on how gender impacts a broad spectrum of subject areas. GenderWatch is a repository of an important historical perspective on the evolution of the women's movement and the changes in gender roles.
Coverage: 1970→current Historical Abstracts
Historical coverage of the world from 1450 to the present.
Coverage: 1973→current Social Services Abstracts
Abstracts of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development.
Coverage: 1980→current Womens Studies International
Includes over 204,000 records drawn from a variety of essential women's studies databases.
Coverage: 1972→current ScienceDirect
Provides full text access to over 1,000 journals covering all fields of science.
Coverage: 1995→current Wiley Interscience
Access to abstracts and full text for about 300 mainly science related journals. It includes life sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, psychology, earth sciences, and business among others.
Coverage: 1996→current CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Provides abstracts for articles from 1,700 journals in the fields of nursing and allied health.
Coverage: 1982→current EJS E-Journals
Search nearly 9,000 journals covering a wide range of topics.
Coverage: 1900→current Columbia International Affairs Online
Includes working papers, conference proceedings, books, journals and policy briefs on international affairs.
Coverage: 1991→current CountryWatch.com
Includes: (1) Country Reviews which provides full text reports on countries around the globe; (2) Country Wire, which is a country-by-country global news wire service.
Coverage: current OxResearch
Provides succinct analytical articles covering world and regional economic and political developments of major significance, written by scholars at Oxford University and elsewhere.
Coverage: 1986→current Homeland Security Digital Library
The HSDL collection provides quick access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents as well as specialized resources such as theses and reports from various universities, organizations and agencies.
Coverage: current ClasePeriodica
Search 2,600 scholarly Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities.
Coverage: 1975→current FedStats
Official statistical information from the federal government, including economic and population trends, foreign trade, energy use, and farm production.
Coverage: current GPO: U.S. Government Printing Office
Abstracts from all types of U.S. government documents, including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, and records.
Coverage: 1976→current RAND California
Online reports covering California economic and public policy issues.
Coverage: 1969→current Chicano Database
Abstracts for books, journal articles and other material about Mexican-Americans.
Coverage: 1900→current HAPI: Hispanic American Periodicals Index
Indexes journals from 1970 on providing information about Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Hispanics in the United States.
Coverage: 1970→current Indian Question
A good CD-ROM covering Native American history, including primary source materials (eyewitness accounts of native life), treaties in full-text, and government reports on Indian civil rights.
Coverage: 1780→1970
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NOTE:
Depending on your topic, other databases might be more
relevant.
You can choose a database
by subject.
See an article you want in one of
these databases?
- Look for "Full Text" in
PDF,
 HTML,
 Linked
or 
- Fill
out an
Interlibrary Loan article request form. You'll get
it within 5-10 days for FREE.
- Any time you need help,
ask a librarian.
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Evaluating Websites
Anyone can put up a website. How
do you know that its information is accurate,
legitimate or current? Learn how to
evaluate a web site
before choosing
to include the information you find in your
research project.
Recommended Websites:
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The US
Census 2000 briefs are a great online resource. Here
are a few related to ethnic groups/ issues():
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Citing Sources
Cite all your sources using a consistent style. APA and
MLA are the most common styles.
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APA: Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association.
MLA [Modern Language
Association] handbook for writers of research
papers.
KnightCite:
Free citation
formatting-- review the results for
accuracy.
Academic Honesty: CSUSM
University Catalog
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Need more help?
CSUSM students can make an appointment at
the
Writing
Center.
Don't hesitate to contact me
for research help.
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