Reference sources provide background information, an overview of a topic, specialized vocabulary and terminology, and critical concepts. They're often a great starting point. The Library has reference materials both online and in print.
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International Encyclopedia of Social SciencesRyan Library has several subject encyclopedias on the general topic of Cultural Anthropology. These books are found in the library's Reference Area. Titles include:
Countries and Their Cultures
Encyclopedia of Cultural AnthropologyEncyclopedia of World CulturesGale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America
Encyclopedia of Latin American history and culture
Encyclopedia of Irish history and cultureRyan Library has many encyclopedias on specific cultures. These books are located in the library's Reference Area. Here are a few examples:
Encyclopedia of African-American culture and historyEndNote is a Web-based tool for managing and citing references in papers and creating bibliographies. EndNote has numerous citation styles including ASA (Amereican Sociological Association) and AAA (American Anthropological Assoication.) EndNote is available to current members of the PLNU community. Use your 8-digit PLNU ID card number to access EndNote Web.
Also look at these online resources for ASA citation help:
American Sociology Association web site
OWL ASA Resources
American Anthropological Association (AAA) Style Guide - A PDF of the AAA guide.