ANTH 427M/527M, J 427M/527M: Oregon's Latino Roots

Finding information requires a lot of skills that you may not be aware that you have or that you are developing. Use this page to learn strategies for HOW to find the most relevant information to meet your needs.

Use the sub-pages to learn WHERE to search for research on your topic or course theme.

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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.

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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

Watch this video from Yavapai College Library to learn how to search library databases.