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Africana Studies: Subject Guide

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Research Tips

Brainstorm possible search terms for your topic. You may need to simplify long phrases by breaking them up into separate search terms or smaller phrases.

Be flexible. Do a few preliminary searches before committing to a topic. You may find you need to narrow or broaden your focus.

Because African American studies is interdisciplinary, be sure to check other research guides as well, like: