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Race, Slavery, and Popular Culture (18th Century--Present)

Research guide originally prepared for Dr. Gibb's Spring 2022 Senior Seminar History class. This guide delves into the representation of race and slavery in popular and performative culture from 1700 CE to the present.
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Welcome to the Race, Slavery, and Popular Culture Research Guide! This guide is your comprehensive resource for exploring the ways in which race and slavery have been represented in popular and performative culture from approximately 1700 CE to the present. Whether you're analyzing historical portrayals, examining modern media, or studying the evolution of cultural narratives, this guide offers a wealth of curated resources to support your research.

What You'll Find in This Guide

  • Brainstorm: Kickstart your research with effective brainstorming strategies. Learn how to generate research questions, narrow down your topic, and create a focused research plan that will set you on the right path.
  • Citation: Discover best practices for organizing your research and effectively writing and citing your papers or projects. This section includes guidelines on various citation styles and tools to help you manage your references and avoid plagiarism.
  • Reference: Access a variety of reference materials that will form the foundation of your research project. This includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other specialized resources that provide essential background information and context.
  • Sources (Scholarly/Primary): Understand how to differentiate between scholarly and popular articles, and determine if that material qualifies as a primary or secondary source. This section also includes links to primary sources that are most relevant to your course, helping you access original documents, letters, and other firsthand accounts.
  • Articles: Learn how to use the FIU Databases to locate scholarly articles that will further your research. This section provides links to multi-disciplinary databases and offers tips on how to conduct effective searches to find the most relevant articles for your topic.
  • Media: Discover where to look for images, audio, and video in the library. This section highlights multimedia resources that can enhance your research and provide diverse perspectives on your topic.
  • Help: If you need additional assistance, this section guides you on where to go for more help. Whether you need to contact a librarian, use the chat service, or explore other libguides, support is always available.

 

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Christopher M. Jimenez

 

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