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This is a brief guide to assist you in finding materials for your HIS 441 & 495 research.
If you need further assistance with your Library research, please let me know, or stop by the Robert L. Carothers Library & Learning Commons Research Help Desk for assistance!
- Research ChecklistNot sure what sources to use for your topic? This is a checklist to help!
Citing Materials in History
Below are some resources to help you with writing and citing. You may also want to try RefWorks, a web-based citation management tool provided by the Library, or Zotero or Mendeley, two free citation managers that allow you to share and collaborate.
A Pocket Guide to Writing in History by Call Number: Carothers Library Stacks D13 .R295 2018ISBN: 1319113028Publication Date: 2018Rampolla's guide includes information on typical assignments in history courses, evaluating sources, taking good notes, citation formats, and avoiding plagiarism.
The Elements of Style by Call Number: Carothers Library Stacks PE1408 .S772 2000ISBN: 020530902XPublication Date: 2000Classic guide to writing, offers tips to make writing clear and concise.
- Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Ed. (University of Chicago) This link opens in a new window
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- What's included? Information on manuscript preparation, punctuation, spelling, quotations, captions, tables, abbreviations, references, bibliographies, notes, and indexes, with sections on journals and electronic media.
- Citing Primary Sources: Chicago | Teacher Resources - Library of CongressPut together by the Library of Congress, this page describes how to cite primary sources found online at the Library of Congress website. Can be used as a basis for citing primary sources from other sites.