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Research Guide of the Month

Databases

General Academic Databases

Not sure where to start? These academic databases cover a wide range of topics, making them a great place to begin your research.

Background Information

Just getting started with an unfamiliar research topic? These reference databases can help you find background information and give you a broad overview of your subject.

Historical Databases

Newspapers

Looking for newspaper articles on your chosen topic? These databases can help you access many of the world's most well-known newspapers.

Current Issues

These databases will give you a variety of opinions and perspectives on current events and controversial issues.

Latina/o and Hispanic

Venn diagram of Latino/a and Hispanic countries

Image source: Ketchum Empathy and Intelligence, News + Views

Venn Diagram Hispanic, Latino, Latin(x), Spanish: Clarifying Terms for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Venn diagram represents the terms Latina/o and Hispanic and how they are used interchangeably among individuals based on their country. Some individuals identify as both Latina/o and Hispanic while others identify with one term. The term Latinx has been recently included to be more inclusive and gender-neutral.

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