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A Spanish & Portuguese/Luso-Hispanic Studies Guide

This guide is designed to assist students with their research in Spanish & Portuguese Literature, Languages and Linguistics

What are Reference Works?

Reference works:

 
  • Provide an overview of your topic
  • Are often written by scholars or experts in the field
  • Provide key people, places, events, and terms that you can use to refine your searches
  • Often offer suggestions for further reading

To find reference materials for your research topic try a search in library search combining keywords.

For example: african americans history bibliography

Reference Sources