Sources:  Next, you will want to give some thought to what kind of primary and secondary sources might be available for your topic.  In general, sources for LA history and culture are plentiful and relatively easy to access from here in Los Angeles.  In addition, the LMU Library has many archival resources right here on campus.  However, you will want to do some scouting around to see what’s out there, as well as consult with me on possibilities. Â
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Here is a great resource to browse through, the Online Archive of California: Â http://www.oac.cdlib.org/
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For a paper of this length (10-12 pages), you will want to develop a fairly narrow focus that you can adequately explore with some depth.