You will research an African American cultural expression from the colonial period to the present, such as music, language, art, religion cuisine, etc.
Image: Artwork by Margaret T. Burroughs, from the exhibit South Side Stories—The Art and Influence of Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, 1960–1980 at the DuSable Museum of African American History.
The following video tutorial provides a step-by-step approach to the research process. Having a list of steps can help guide you, but keep in mind that research can be a messy, nonlinear process, and that's OK! You can get help from a librarian at any point in the process. (From off campus you will need to log in using your Pipeline username and password to access the tutorial.)