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Archaeology 2850: Americas and Oceania

University Library resources to support the course Archaeology 2850: Archaeology of the Americas and Oceania.

Find Journal Articles: Recommended Archaeology of Americas and Oceania Databases [Full-Text]

Start with these Databases below to find articles. Note: Use the Library search box on the Library home page to find articles from multiple databases at once.  Hint: When searching it, refine search results by CONTENT TYPE > 'Journal Article'; you may also want to refine by DISCIPLINE > ‘History & Archaeology’.

Search Tips - Locating Archaeology Site Reports in Databases and SUMMON

Try using the following keywords along with your site name, region and/or type of site (cave, rockshelter, mound, petroglyphs, village) or name of a specific group or tribe of people (salish, navajo): 

  • excavations
  • antiquities
  • archaeology
  • site
  • report
  • field survey

Enclose phrases in quotations, e.g., “Danger Cave”

Popular Archaeology vs. Scholarly Archaeology

There are many Archaeology  sources available that are not geared towards professional audiences. These are called “popular” publications and it is important to be aware when you are using these sources.
 


Source: Wikimedia Commons


Many popular sources are very good but they may not have gone through a rigorous peer review process or have the technical data necessary for your research. Articles are often written by professional writers not professional archaeologists.