Depending on which aspect of A Map of Home you have decided to research, the following terms may be useful to you.
In Gale eBooks and the library catalog, use broad terms such as:
In the larger databases (Gale and EBSCO) and Google / Google Scholar, try combining terms or using more specific terms:
Gale eBooks is a great source for background information.
Click on one of the specific articles below, or try your own search terms in the link to the Gale eBooks at the bottom of the box.
If you're working from off campus, you may need to sign in with your MJC sign in credentials (the same as what you use for Canvas and email).
All of these resources are free for MJC students, faculty, & staff.
Search using the Search Terms at the top of this guide, or use words more specific to your topic.
If you're working from off campus, and you're asked to sign in, just use the same sign in you use for email and Canvas.
Here is a sampling of substantive and scholarly articles found on the Web. Some of these were chosen because they cover the time period of the novel.
Remember that you must evaluate all sources you find on the Web for credibility.
Use Google Scholar to find scholarly information on the Web.
Books are an excellent resource for in-depth information. Click on the titles of the books below to read them in your browser.
Do Muslim Women Need Saving? by 
Immigrant America: a portrait by 
If you'd like much more in-depth instruction about the process of conducting research, please check out our guides:
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