Before starting a research project in Physical Anthropology, it is useful to have a list of the subject terms and keywords that will occur most often in the literature.  Below is a list of some terms that are used in connection with Physical Anthropology.  This list is not complete, but it can serve as a good starting point for research.

 

Biological Anthropology

Forensic Anthropology

Human Variation

Human Adaptability

Evolution

Genetics

Fossil Record

Paleoanthropology

Primates

Primatology

Primate Morphology

Osteology

When searching in the library catalog (SUMMIT), these terms can be used as keywords or subject headings.  Below is an example of a keyword search:

 

Below is an example of a subject heading search:

A subject heading search will return a list of categories.  The first item is the broadest category, and those below it are subcategories.  The number on the left refers to how many items the library holds in that category.  Using the subcategories is a good way of narrowing down a research topic that is too general.

 

 

For more help searching the catalog, please consult a librarian at the reference desk (1st Floor, Bird Library) or through online help.