Race, Gender, and Science in the Atlantic World

Welcome to the LibGuide on Race, Gender, and Science in the Atlantic World! This guide is designed to facilitate your research on the fascinating intersection of race, gender, and science in the Atlantic World from approximately 1750 to 1900. Whether you're delving into the historical roles of women in science, exploring the impact of racial theories on scientific practices, or examining the broader social and cultural contexts, this guide provides a wealth of resources to support your academic journey.

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 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.
• Web: Explore free websites that contribute to the scholarship surrounding race, gender, and science in the Atlantic World. These online resources offer valuable information and can complement the materials available through the library.
• 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.