Research Tools
Citation Management Workshops!
Registration is now available for upcoming citation management workshops.
The workshops cover skills in utilizing these tools: Endnote, RefWorks, Zotero, Mendeley. There is also a general Introduction to Citation Management workshop to help you choose the best tool for you. These tools make it easier to create your bibliography and keep track of your references.
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Archives and Special Collections, NU Libraries, collects historically significant records of the University, as well as Documenting Diversity of under-represented communities in Boston. Stop by during their operating hours, or contact them for an appointment.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, research centers other helpful links.
Key Resources
Multiple resources for research in Anthropology
Need some background information?
International Encyclopedia of Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition, covers various aspects of anthropology and the social sciences.
CQ Researcher with in-depth, unbiased coverage of topics such as bullying, health care, death penalty, race and ethnicity.
DSM 5, the standard reference for clinical practice in the mental health field, and helpful resource for description of disorders, behaviors, emerging assessment measure, cultural formation, etc.
PolicyFile is updated weekly with abstracts and links to international and domestic policy papers and reports. Browse the links to organizations, or keyword search for reports, ranging from "Curbing Violence in Nigeria (II): The Boko Haram Insurgency" or "The Challenge of Credit Card Debt for the African American Middle Class.
Need news articles? Check this list of historical and current news resources available to you!
Need Country Information?
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) with country analysis, risk analysis and industry analysis
Looking for Anthropology-specific research?
collection of publications from the AAA
scholarly articles AND books!.
Use Advanced Search to work with 127 anthropology journal titles.
Streamline your searching--use Advanced Search. Check Help Guide for search tips.
What you can do with a degree in anthropology.
Check the AAA (American Anthropological Association) webpage with advice for students: The captivating and curious careers of anthropology.
Check ACE Anthropology Careers and Employment for opportunities
Take a look at the webpage, From Co-op to Career
Here's an example of anthropological field work for a business! Click on the title to read the article.
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Research and Writing Support
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Subject LibrariansSubject Specialists work in several Library departments. They assist individuals and small groups with research projects.
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Recording StudiosRecording Studio staff provide online workshops and support with multimedia presentations,3-D projects, and portfolios.
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Archives and Special CollectionsArchives staff are working remotely but references services are available.
Citation Guides
AAA now uses The Chicago Manual of Style . Link to the online version.
There also a Chicago Manual of Style Quick Guide.
Looking for other citation styles? Check the Guide to Citations and Bibliographies