A Research Guide for Anthropology
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Additional resources
Below are additional resources that could support your research in Anthropology. Your mileage may vary, so make sure to review the description to see if it's a good fit for your research need.
Databases
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eHRAF Archaeology This link opens in a new windoweHRAF Archaeology is an online cross-cultural database containing information on world’s prehistory. The annually-growing eHRAF database is organized by archaeological traditions and the documents are subject-indexed at the paragraph level. eHRAF Archaeology is a unique resource designed to facilitate comparative archaeological studies.
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eHRAF World Cultures is an online cross-cultural and ethnographic database that contains descriptive information on all aspects of cultural and social life. The annually-growing eHRAF database is organized by cultures and ethnic groups, and every document is subject-indexed at the paragraph level, facilitating precise retrieval within documents.
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Search all online scholarly literature and access Steely's collection. Coverage: Includes articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, and universities. Includes scholarly items from Google Books. Excludes magazine articles, book reviews, and editorials.
Additional web resources
- Anthropological Theories
- Summaries of major theories written by University of Alabama grad students.
- Ethnologue: Languages of the World
- Information on over 7000 living languages.
- Handbook on Ethical Issues in Anthropology
- A guide from the American Anthropological Association.
- National Museum of Natural History - Department of Anthropology (Smithsonian)
- Resources on ethnology, linguistics, archeology and physical anthropology.
- NKU Museum of Anthropology
- Find out about exhibits on archeology and ethnology, culture and society.
- Southeast Asian Archeology Resources
- Bibliographies, vocabulary lists, and downloadable data.
Instructional Videos
If you're not sure how to search in a database, view this brief video (3:06) for some search strategies.
Check out these two video playlists that cover getting started with your research, selecting a search tool, tips for creating research questions, characteristics of scholarly journals, and how to organize and manage information. (8:19 total)
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