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History: Research Tools

This guide offers a variety of resources for students who are pursuing information in history.

Scholarly and Popular Sources

Additional Library Resources

Guide to Finding Books in the Library
This guide explains how to read Library of Congress call numbers and find items on the shelf.
Primary vs. Secondary Resources
This guide provides the student with examples of primary vs secondary resources.
Search Strategy for Electronic Databases
This guide provides the student with the steps for developing a good search strategy in electronic databases.

OWL (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
Provides resources for writing, researching, and citing.

Dictionary and Thesaurus

Merriam-Webster
Welcome to the Merriam-Webster Unabridged website!

Merriam-Webster Unabridged is the largest, most comprehensive American dictionary currently available in print or online. It is built on the solid foundation of Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged and is the best source of current information about the English language.