American Studies
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In This Guide
- By Americanists, For Americanists
American Studies is interdisciplinary by nature, but there are core resources that are intended specifically for American Studies scholars.
- History and Culture
Sources geared toward those tackling historical or cultural research.
- News and Opinion
What was important to general populace then? Now?
- Demographics and Statistics
The right number can sometimes paint a contextual picture worth a thousand words.
- Finding Primary Sources
Elusive creatures, pointers toward primary sources and the the sources themselves can be found in a number of places. Here are some good starting points, with tips for finding more.
- Tips and Tricks
Sources aren't everything. Here are some ideas about finding them efficiently and evaluating them effectively. Includes information about finding the full text if all you have is a citation.
- Keeping Track
There's nothing worse than typing a paper and realizing you lost that slip of paper where you'd written down a key citation. You never have to do that again!
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