U.S History

Writing a paper can sometimes seem like a time-consuming, daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. The library has two guides that provide tips for writing a college-level essay as well as tips to improve your writing. 

• Introduction to College Writing

• Introductory Writing

January 18th: Martin Luther King Day

February: Black History Month

March: Women's History Month

April: Arab-American Heritage Month

May: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May: Jewish American Heritage Month

June: PRIDE

June: Juneteenth

September: Hispanic Heritage Month

October:

• LGBTQ+ History Month

• October 10th: Indigenous People Day

• Italian American Heritage Month

November: Native American History Month

Prohibition

Hate Crimes 

Nobel Prize Winners

Brooklyn History Research Guide 

Criminal Justice Guide

Political Science Research Guide

Understanding Human Rights (HIS-1203)

U.S Elections 

U.S Government (In Progress)

In any subject area, it is important that all work that you submit is your own. 

Here is a guide about Plagiarism and Academic Integrity.

                       Evaluating Online Resources and Fake News

An introduction to using to Google

What is Google Scholar ?

If you are interested in researching a specific historical figure in American Histories such as George Washington or Thomas Jefferson, take a look at the Biography Research Guide. It features a variety of library resources that can be used to find information about the lives of important people from the past or present.

Consider taking a look at Open Education Resources or (OER) which offer materials for teaching, learning or research that are openly licensed and freely accessible.