Latin American Studies

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Background Information - Sometimes you need a definition or basic fact for your paper that you can't find in a scholarly article. Or perhaps you need a more basic understanding of your topic before diving deeper into scholarly research. This is where reference sources, such as encyclopedias, come in handy.

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Websites - These professional and non-profit websites may prove useful for your research.

Citations - Proper citation is a critical part of the scholarly process.

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