Research Resources

Some helpful materials to assist students studying or conducting research for history classes.

Mary Lynn Rampolla, A Pocket Guide to Writing in History, 3rd ed. (Boston: Bedford Books/St. Martin's Press, 2001). Contains much concise, useful advice, including a guide to Chicago-style citations.
Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996). The standard source for college history writers. Comprehensive presentation of Chicago-style citation formats (as well as other styles).
Diana Hacker, Rules for Writers, 3^rd ed. (Boston: Bedford Books of St. Martin's Press, 1996). A standard reference, useful for identifying and correcting writing mistakes.
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed. (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003). The authoritative guide to style in the history profession.

Research and Documentation Online (online guide from Bedford/St. Martin's Press)
A Brief Citation Guide for Internet Sources in History and the Humanities (from H-Net)
Online! from Bedford's/St. Martin's Press (for electronic sources only)
Citing Electronic Sources (from the Library of Congress)
Sources and Citations at Dartmouth (a general guide to citation from Dartmouth College).
The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th ed.

Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College Students. Prof. Patrick Rael's online writing guides.
The American Historical Association's guide to understanding and avoiding plagiarism. Includes useful exercises.
Tips for Writing History Papers – from the Michael and Kathleen Clem History Writing Center at William & Mary
When to cite your sources (History Writing Center, W&M)
Sample citations (Chicago Manual of Style)
Languages: History majors are encouraged to study one or more foreign languages and to use this competence in their historical reading and research. Knowledge of a foreign language is particularly important for students planning graduate work.

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