Background Information
A great starting points for gathering background information on any research topic is using reference sources. They provide the who, why, where, and how, in a very concise format.
Traditional reference sources include:
*Encyclopedias
*Dictionaries
*Almanacs
*Atlases
*Biographies
Research Tips
TIP:
Indigenous communities around the world have numerous ways of identifying themselves. Always check under the specific tribal name.
In addition, try using some of the following terms:
- American Indians
- Indians of North America
- Indians of Mexico
- Native Americans
- Native People
- First Nations
- First People
- Indigenous people
- Tribes
TIP:
American Indian Studies is an interdisciplinary area of scholarship. Be sure to check other Research Guides for additional information.
