US Latinx History Research Guide

Check out the video from Kimbel Library to help you locate scholarly journal articles in library databases. 

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You will need to use keywords to search for information online and in library resources. Follow this guidance to identify keywords that will be useful for searching.

Text description of "Brainstorming Keywords" for web accessibility

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The keywords that you type into any search box makes a difference, especially when finding academic or scholarly work.

Why? For example:

• Researchers and those in the field may use a subject-specific word.
• Not everyone uses the same word to describe the same topic. Consider how many words there are for "job" and their slight meanings.

Tips:​

1. Make Sure you Get it All
2. Avoid Sensationalism
3. Be Skeptical - Write Down Your Questions As You Read
4. Choosing the Right Words for Academic Conversations
5. Check Google or Wikipedia to learn what Terms Researchers use