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Southern Studies Research: Journals and Articles

Guidance and key resources for doing academic research in Southern Studies

Why background research helps

Getting background information and general facts about your topic is a good way to start your research. This not only helps you better understand your topic, but it also helps you formulate the boundaries of your research and key terms for your thesis statement.  It can be a helpful guide to begin to narrow down your topic into a coherent and specific area.
 

Academic Journals v. Popular Magazines

If you find yourself confused as to what kind of article your professor wants you to gather for that paper, use this handy chart to determine if you are looking at an academic or popular article.

Academic Journals vs Popular Magazines Chart

Text version of the Academic Journals vs Popular Magazines chart

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