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Middle East & North Africa Studies (MENA): Begin Your Research: Background Information

This guide provides an overview of resources for beginning research on the countries comprising and geographic area comprising the Middle East and North Africa.

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Reference Works: Databases, Encyclopedias, and Websites

To learn more about the MENA region, look for background information in encyclopedias, government websites, and NGO websites. Use these sources to begin research topics or to narrow down a research topic in your studies. Background sources can also help you learn the vocabulary used to describe your topic. This new vocabulary will help you with your keyword searches. 

Helpful sources for background information include subscription databases and encyclopedias: 

 

 

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