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Were you searching for "African American dance" or "African dance"? Notice that result #1 is about African American dance and result #2 is about African dance. Big difference!
Tip: Change your search words based on the results you are getting. Look at the subjects to see what the article is about. Try using the subjects in a new search.
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Search Words
Were you searching for "African American dance" or "African dance"? Notice that result #1 is about African American dance and result #2 is about African dance. Big difference!
Tip: Change your search words based on the results you are getting. Look at the subjects to see what the article is about. Try using the subjects in a new search.
Source Types
Consider the purpose of your research: Academic journals include articles written by and for scholars. They are usually peer-reviewed by others in academia. This is how scholars maintain a high standard of research within their discipline. They are part of a large community of scholars.
On the other hand, magazines and newspapers are usually written for the general public. Their intent and purpose vary widely, and these articles are not subject to peer-review.
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