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A research guide for Asian American Studies

Welcome to Research!

Asian American Studies is interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary in nature. Please find more databases related to Asian American Studies here. ASAM intersects with other ethnic studies fields and beyond. Please also consult research guides for African American Studies, Chicana & Chicano Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, Queer Studies and other guides that can be relevant to your research. 

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Research Support Services

Research & Creative Support Services 


Pollak Library Website: OneSearch, Databases, Guides, My Library, Get (Research) Help. 

Research Help: In-Person, 24/7 Chat, Research Consultations.

University Archives & Special Collections: Rare and special historical and culture materials. 

Library MakerSpace: Experiential/creative work: book/zine making, podcasting, sewing, laser cutting, AR/VR and more. 

Interlibrary Loan Request: A free service to request books and articles from other libraries. 

EndNote Web: Manage, format, share citations.

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor Identifier): Create an account.

Information Technology: CEDA, Tech support, software, Makerspace, Data Visualization, Interdisciplinary College Collaboration Space.

Research Goals

Explore Research  

  • Identify / define research topics
  • Conduct historical, cultural, or interdisciplinary research
  • Research history, background, and contexts

 

Identify and Evaluate Sources 

  • Scholarly/peer-reviewed journal article
  • Scholarly book
  • Reference / background Information
  • Primary sources
  • Demographic information
     

Analyze Research Topics

  • Clarity
  • Specificity 
  • Breadth vs. Specificity 
  • Related concepts, theories, ideas
  • Contexts

 

Craft Search Strategies 

  • Analyze / focus topics

  • Learn to create effective search strategies

  • Discover subjects and related concepts

 

Practice the Art and Craft of Research & Writing

  • How to conduct an interview
  • How to conduct a field trip
  • How to write a proposal
  • How to prepare for a presentation
  • How to write a research paper
  • How to approach a creative project?
  • How to email or export citations to EndNote Web
  • How to cite in a specific style format (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

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