History

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

The following list is from outside sources:

• A Brief Guide to Writing the History Paper by Harvard College Library

• How to Create a Historiography by the University of Rhode Island Library

• Writing Your History Paper by Carnegie Mellon University

• Historical Research Process by Louisiana State Library

• Beginning Your Research in History by University of Nebraska Library

If any additional guidance is needed, there are librarians available to help. 

You can contact a librarian can be reached through the Library chat service that is available 24/7, including holidays. There is also the option of email or Zoom. For more information refer to the "Contact Us" page here.

Here is the Library's research hub. On this page, you will find a range of tutorials and guides to refine your research skills. Topics include "Choosing a topic" and "Finding Sources".

Here are short video tutorials and How-To guides that will answer frequently asked questions about the library (research,services and more).

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.