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Introduction

This guide serves to highlight helpful resources at the AU LIbrary related to the study of African American history and culture. Also included are outside resources that are open access. This guide is not meant to be an exhaustive compilation of the resources available, merely a starting point. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of African American studies, the related Subject Guides listed in the left column may be helpful as well. If you have any questions or feedback about this guide, feel free to contact me. Support is also available from the Research Assistance Desk.

Getting Started on Your Research

Literature Reviews
This guide explains the purpose of a lit review and introduces the process of researching and writing required for success.
After finishing this tutorial, you will (1) have an understanding of the basic concepts of a literature review, (2) have checklists you can use to help you create a literature review, (3) have an example of a literature review, and (4) know how to get assistance with your literature review.
Using Google Scholar
Google Scholar can be used to help you search for scholarly literature available to you through AU Library. To ensure that you have access to these materials, follow the directions outlined in this short video.