Research Guides: Latinx Studies: Getting Started: Overview Information

Finding Background Info: Online Research Starting Places

Starting with broad database sources works well to give the researcher general knowledge which will help one move forward with selecting helpful keywords and connecting ideas. Search here for specific people, places, things or ideas associated with your topic.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources that provide authoritative information. Entries may be quick facts or in-depth articles. Useful for: background information, key concepts, historical context, and mining reference lists.
Oxford Bibliographies Online This link opens in a new window
Expert recommendations of the best resources for a variety of interdisciplinary subjects including many found using "latino studies" as a keyword.
CQ Researcher Online This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth, non-biased reporting and analysis of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.

Finding Background Info: Encyclopedias, Reference Works, and Overviews

Reference books like encyclopedias, lexicons, or handbooks can also provide excellent starting places when you begin learning about a topic. This listing is not comprehensive; you may also search the library's catalog to find more.