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- Pritzker Scholars: Research Guide
- Background Information
Pritzker Scholars: Research Guide
Background Information
Reference sources can provide a general overview of a topic. They are good for finding facts and definitions, overviews of topics, and additional sources of information. Use reference resources for background, vocabulary, and context. You can also use reference sources identifying key questions that can shape your research.
Reference Databases
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
Search the full-text of thousands of reference works and encyclopedias across a variety of subjects. - Sage E-reference books This link opens in a new window
Access the full-text articles of several dictionaries and encyclopedias in the social sciences.
Additional Resources
- Migration Policy InstituteThe Migration Policy Institute (MPI) provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at local, national, and international levels.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States
- Immigration SyllabusProvides key background resources on the history of immigration in the United States.
