Search keywords in the following sources to define your research question and gather key background information. As you browse the topic overviews in the following sources, be on the lookout for important keywords (names, places, events, etc.) relevant to the heart of your developing research question. You may also notice references and bibliographies to specific books and articles for continuing your reading.
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Oxford African American Studies Center This link opens in a new windowComprehensive collection of scholarship available online to focus on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture.
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new windowCovers current social issues, from offshore drilling to climate change, health care to immigration. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes.