Multicultural Issues Research Guide
This guide supports students doing library research for PCN 13 but also any students who are interested in learning about multicultural issues. A variety of library sources including books, periodical articles, audiovisual materials, and web resources are recommended. Be sure to read your instructor's assignment and understand the requirements.
Please contact a reference librarian if you need further assistance.
Research Strategy
- Read and understand your assignment requirements
- Think about what you already know
- Get more background information using reference books
- Use books for detailed in-depth analysis and history of the issue
- Use magazine and journal articles for current reporting and original research of the issue
- Use web resources for additional information
- Evaluate your sources for credibility and value to your project
- Cite your sources (create a reference list or works cited page)
- Repeat steps as needed!
To learn more about the research process, tutorials are available in Credo InfoLit.
Possible Topics to Research
Cultural Groups (or Sub-Culture):
- African American
- Asian American
- Hispanic American
- Native American
- Middle Eastern American
- European American
- Gay/Lesbian American
- Disabled American
- Criminal Justice System
- Gangs
- U. S. Educational System
- Health Care
- Mental Health
Subject Guide
Make a Recommendation
Find a good book, journal, DVD, or web resource we haven't already listed? Let us know! We are interested in your recommendations so that we can share them with other students.