Hello From Your Librarian!
This research guide was created for Professor Macias' HIST 108 class to help you with your research assignments. It lists library resources you can use throughout the semester to help you get more information on the topics you're learning about in this class. History 108 is a survey of cultural, political, and social trends of Mexican and Latino Americans in the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present. You will learn about and analyze the critical issues and significant turning points in the historical development of the Mexican American as well as Puerto Rican, Cuban and Central American communities in U.S. history. The guide will be available all semester in your Canvas course and on the library website under Research Guides > History. If you have any questions, the librarians are here to help. Chat or email us any time.
Getting Reliable Information for Your College Classes
Understanding Your Assignment
Before you begin looking for information you should make sure you understand your assignment. Some good questions are:
Your professor is your best resource to answer these questions.
Breaking Down The Research Process
The following outline gives a simple and effective strategy for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources you find. Depending on your topic and your familiarity with the library, you may need to rearrange or recycle these steps. Adapt this outline to your needs. We are ready to help you at every step in your research.
Need Help 
The Cerritos College Librarians can help you with your research in a variety of ways:
Librarians are available during library hours to answer your questions by phone or chat.
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