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Wellesley College Research Guides

ANTH/MAS 246: Digital Anthropology

Anthropology Research Strategies

Research can be difficult, and that is especially true in anthropological research. You will have to try several different places to find analyses on your topics and collections. Depending on your topic, you might need to try resources in the fields of anthropology, biology, history, or sociology. Don't give up, and don't hesitate to ask for help! The databases listed below are good places, but not the only places, to start your research.

Potential Databases for Scholarly Sources

How to read your search results

Click on the "+" symbols in the pictures below to learn how to read search results in a database and access full text.

Search the Library Catalog

The catalog is a great tool to use to find specific books or to browse for similar ones. Try entering a keyword or title above! 

In the results page, you can filter using the options on the right-hand side. Filter by language, publication date, topic, and more.