Gale Virtual Reference Library is an online database that searches many encyclopedias at once, including the Encyclopedia of Anthropology.
When accessing the databases from off campus, you will be asked to input your MyPima username and password.
Data features quantifiable data points on subjects such as economics, health, disease, religion, etc.
Reference resources, like encyclopedias, can be great for starting research.
They will provide you with basic facts about a topic and summarize important issues related to the topic.
You should try to move from reference resources to more detailed resources - books & academic articles - once you have a clear research topic or question in mind.