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Here you can find the anthropology research starter kit you've been looking for, including the great resources at UC Irvine Libraries (and beyond!). But first, these notes:

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Key Anthropology Resources

AnthroSource
Access to scientific research across the field of anthropology; current and archived issues of American Anthropological Association's journals, bulletins, & newsletters.

Anthropology Oxford Bibliographies
Hundreds of topic areas with relevant articles to relevant context at the start of research. Also see the subject guide for Linguistics, History of Medicine, Public Health and many more.
eHRAF World Cultures
HRAF = Human Relations Area File. Contains ethnographic collections, organized by regions, subregions, and cultures, covering all aspects of cultural and social life. eHRAF is unique in having subject indexing at the paragraph level.
Sage Research Methods
Methodology tool explores concepts in designing research projects, understanding particular methods or identifying a new method, how to conduct research, and write up your findings with dictionaries, datasets, case studies and books.

Archaeology Hub

Archaeological Science by Michael Richards (Editor); Kate Britton (Editor)
ISBN: 9781139013826

A clear and engaging overviews of a wide array of approaches, including DNA and proteomics, dating methods, materials analysis, stable isotope analysis, and the scientific study of human, plant, and animal remains, among other topics.
Historical Archaeology and Indigenous Collaboration by Gould; Herbster; Pezzarossi; Mrozowski
ISBN: 9780813057330

The the strong relationship between New England's Nipmuc people and their land exemplify why Native peoples need to be integral to any research project focused on indigenous history and culture.

Archaeology Oxford Handbooks Online
Tour the Oxford subject collection for Archaeology, narrow by concept, region or type.

Spotlight - Medical Anthropology Reference

A Companion to Medical Anthropology by Singer & Abadía-Barrero (Editors)
ISBN: 9781119718949

Publication Date: 2022-02-23

Reference work in the field of medical anthropology which addresses topics including chronic diseases, rising levels of inequality, war and health, migration and health, nutritional health, self-medication, and end of life care.
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, 5 Volume Set by William C. Cockerham (Editor-In-Chief); Robert Dingwall (Editor); Stella R. Quah (Editor)
ISBN: 9781444330762

Publication Date: 2014-03-10

Encyclopedia with more than 700 entries across 20 sub-disciplines, this interdisciplinary and international reference work focuses on the social scientific study of health and illness.
The Routledge Handbook of Medical Anthropology by Manderson, Cartwright & Hardon (Editors)
ISBN: 9781317743774

Publication Date: 2016-05-12

Each chapter and its case studies are introduced by a photograph, reflecting medical and visual anthropological responses to inequality and vulnerability.

Workshop Takeaways

Literature Review Starter
Start at the beginning with these literature review steps and search strategies; see this Literature Reviews guide for steps on writing your lit review.
Ethnographic Research Handout
Using this Research Guide, selected resources are highlighted for starting ethnography research.
Soc Sci Graduate Orientation Handout
Refresh your orientation to library resources and services, campus services of note and other tips.