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HIST 3591: America at War and Peace
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Why Use Reference Sources?
Reference works can help you by:
- Providing a quick overview of a topic. This gives you a context for interpreting your primary sources.
- Identifying key questions that can shape your research.
- Pointing you towards both primary and secondary sources on the topic.
Don't overlook them! They will save you time.
Check the Bibliography
Reference articles typically end with a bibliography or works cited, which you can use to find key books and articles on the topic.
Online Reference
- Encyclopedia of Chicago (2005)The Encyclopedia of Chicago is available online via the Chicago Historical Society. The entries on ethnic groups and neighborhoods will be especially helpful for your paper.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new windowSearch the full-text of thousands of reference works and encyclopedias across a variety of subjects.
Popular Resources
- Nexis Uni (formerly Lexis-Nexis Academic) This link opens in a new windowProvides the full text of many newspapers published nationally and internationally.