LibGuides: Antiracist Educators Workshop: Research Antiracism

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(articles, eBooks, etc. from databases OR library search engine)

(loans, renewals, requests from the library search engine)

Username = your College email address (include the "live")

Password = your Canvas password

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Using Google Scholar

Research Gate

Research Gate
Access 130+ million publications and connect with 19+ million researchers. Join for free and gain visibility by uploading your research. ResearchGate is a European commercial social networking site for scientists and researchers to share papers, ask and answer questions, and find collaborators.

OrchidID

OrcID
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier (an ORCID iD) that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher. You can connect your iD with your professional information — affiliations, grants, publications, peer review, and more. You can use your iD to share your information with other systems, ensuring you get recognition for all your contributions, saving you time and hassle, and reducing the risk of errors.

Suggested Search Terms and Keywords

While using the library databases or searching using the Advanced Search option found on the library homepage, using relevant search terms and keywords is essential in order to locate relevant results on the topic you're researching.

Silhouette of person thinking, holding a pen to mouth and with idea bubble containing image of light bulb Be a critical thinker as you begin to consider topics and how these may be related to additional topics.

Here are some suggestions to get started:

race
ethnicity
social justice
civil discourse
equity
diversity
conversations on race
talking about equity

Consider combining terms like these with the word AND and see what you find! Be sure to use the short keyword or search terms rather than pose a question or statement like we typically do while searching in Google.

Think about your research topic and the question you would like to address?

What specifically is the topic you are investigating?

Consider which theory and the pedagogical practices you will use that are suitable to support your research question.

The research allows us to develop deeper understandings of complex issues, build rich relationships, create a more inclusive culture, and inspire collective action and engagement.

Consider various cultural perspectives and views on race, ethnicity, social justice, civil discourse, or other relevant issues.