Helpful Mindset Rules
- Use MMU scholarship intentionally and meaningfully. Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and refer to their research.
- Find works by MMU scholars. Are you missing diverse perspectives or representation?
- Recognize that MMU scholars can speak on any topic and doesn’t necessarily need to tie into their identity.
- Avoid tokenism. Include MMU scholars because you believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and representation, not because you are checking a box.
- Focus on MMU perspectives.
- Look at the topic from the point of view of MMU groups. For example, stress and college students versus stress and LGBTQ+ college students.
- Avoid stereotyping, one voice does not speak for a whole group.
Multiply Marginalized & Underrepresented Scholars LibGuide” by Utah State University Library is licensed under CC-BY-NC.
