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Anthropology

Welcome to the Research Guide for Anthropology at Erie Community College.

Articles

Articles are great resources for research. Before you begin, make sure you know:

Use the databases to search for articles on your topic.

Databases

Here are some suggested databases:

Search tips

Too few articles
  • Check for spelling errors or typos
  • Use subject headings or keywords, do not use long phrases
  • Try using synonyms or utilize Boolean operator “OR” to search similar concepts (For example, Native americans OR Indians of North America)
  • If you have a good source, look at its subject headings or keywords to get search ideas for related articles
Too many articles
  • Add another aspect to your search using Boolean operator “AND” (For example, Trobriand Islanders AND Social life & customs)
  • Add limits, such as full-text, peer-reviewed, and date range

How to Identify Scholarly Articles

Simplify & Streamline with Primo!

Primo is a great place to start your research. It allows you to search across all of SUNY Erie's print and electronic holdings from one search interface!

Begin your article search in the box to the below!

Sample subject headings

Anthropology

Bioanthropology

Archaeology 

Art and society 

Cross-cultural studies 

Ethnography 

Ethnology

Folklore 

Forensic anthropology

Human evolution 

Material culture

Medical anthropology 

Mythology 

Physical anthropology 

Rites and ceremonies 

Social life and customs 

Trouble logging in?

If you are not on campus, you will need to log-in to the databases using your SUNY Erie username and password. 

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From the Collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History