Suggested Search Terms
Here are some example keywords or phrases that can be used to find specific information in the library catalog and academic databases.
Suggested Boolean Searches
Refine searches using operators like "AND," "OR," and "NOT," ensuring more precise and relevant results.
Suggested Subject Headings
Standardized terms are used to categorize and organize content within the library catalog and academic databases to enhance search precision and efficiency.
Suggested Call Number Ranges
Locate materials within the library in these call number areas.
The following links will give you access to possible search terms that can be used when exploring the FSCJ online databases for your coursework.
African American History- this link will guide you to our searchable catalogue where you will find resources related to many topics to support the AMH 2093 course, such as: segregation, disfranchisement, racial violence, and civil rights.
African American Culture, also known as Black American culture, in American English refers to the cultural expressions of African Americans, either as part of or distinct from mainstream American culture. African-American culture has been influential on American and global worldwide culture as a whole.
The following are links to FSCJ databases which provide users access to a wide range of scholarly resources, including academic journals, books, ebooks, videos, and other relevant course materials. ***BE SURE TO FIRST LOGIN TO YOUR MYFSCJ ACCOUNT TO GET THE FULL RESULTS LIST.
(Bloomsbury) - The widest-ranging and easiest-to-use online collection on African American life ever assembled, The African American Experience is the definitive electronic research tool for African American history and culture from one of the most respected publishers in the field.
Funded by College (FLVC Group License)
(Infobase Publishing) - Exploring more than 500 years of the African-American experience, history, and culture.
Funded by College (FLVC Group License)
(Gale) - The Civil War digital collection contains personal narratives, monographs, regimental histories, collected essays, sermons, songs, legal tracts, and political speeches—enabling students, faculty and patrons to study one of the key events in American history.
Funded by State Library of Florida (FEL)
(Proquest) - This database combines primary and secondary sources, including leading historical Black newspapers, archival documents and collections, key government materials, videos, writings by major Black intellectuals and leaders, scholarly journals, and essays by top scholars in Black Studies.
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(Credo Reference) - Students looking up current events and controversial topics benefit from the Real-time Reference featured search category, which provides frequently-updated, credible background information on issues unfolding in the headlines.
Funded by College (FLVC Group License)
(Oxford) - A comprehensive collection of in-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on an ever-growing range of topics.
Funded by College (FLVC Group License)
(EBSCO) - This database contains historical documents; biographies of historical figures; more than 12,000 historical photos and maps; and 87 hours of historical film and video.
Funded by Statewide Allocation
Research Writing
Students can develop stronger arguments for their college essays by using multiple sources for research. Use reliable Internet databases; utilize library resources; and include diverse points of view.
This program addresses the widespread ethical and legal problem of plagiarism, examining reasons used to justify content theft and the wide variety of forms it can take. Students and teachers talk frankly on-screen about their experiences with the problem and what leads some people to copy text or images from books, articles, Internet sites, and other students’ papers and projects.
The following links provide information on accessing special collections or archives related to African American history and culture from various institutions and experts within the field of study.