Research Starters
We all use Wikipedia, but if you want something authoritative and reliable, Britannica® Academic is a great option. Like all encyclopedias, this source is a good way to find background information on a topic.
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CQ Researcher is a great source for information about current events and controversies. However, it also has some useful historical information, usually about political events (ex. U.S.-Iran relations). We recommend this source when you're having difficulty coming up with a topic. It's also a good tool if you already have an idea, but aren't sure what direction to take.
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This source is very similar to Opposing Viewpoints in Context - it's a good place to look for information on controversial issues.
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Background and Reference Information on Native American History & Culture
- Handbook of North American Indians (13 v., more forthcoming), Ref E 77 .H25Published by Smithsonian Institution. Excellent, standard references to start with for historical information. Each volume has a regional focus. Some copies also in the circulating collection.
- American Indian History, E77 .A496 2003
- Columbia guide to American Indians of the Great Plains, E78.G73 F69 2003
- Encyclopedia of Native American Religions, E98.R3 H73 2001
- Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism, Ref E184.A1 E58 1994Can help in identifying various names of tribes, their geographies, and more.
- Voices of the American Indian Experience, E77 .W195 2009
Encyclopedia of the Great Plains Indians by Call Number: E78 .G73 E53 2007ISBN: 9780803298620Publication Date: 2007-03-01
Background and Reference Information on American Indian Law & Legal Documents
- Documents of American Indian diplomacy: treaties, agreements, and conventions, 1775-1979; KF8202 1999
- Early American Indian Documents: Treaties and Laws, 1607-1789; KF 8202 1979 (20 volumes).
- American Indian Law in a Nutshell, KF8205 .C36 2015
- Treaties with American Indians: An Encyclopedia of Rights, Conflicts and Sovereignty, KF 8203.6 T4 2008 (3 volumes).
- Encyclopedia of American Indian Civil Rights, KF8210 .C5 E53 1997
Background and Reference Information on Native American Literature, Art & Music
- Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Ref ML 100 G16 1998
- St. James Guide to Native North American Artists, Ref NX652 .I53 S72 1998
Biographies
- Biographical Dictionary of American Indian History to 1900, 3rd Floor E89 .W35 2001
- Native American Women: A Biographical Dictionary, 3rd Floor E98.W8 B38 2001
Statistics & Demographics
- Nations within a Nation: Historical Statistics of American Indians, 3rd Floor E77 .S924 1987
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