History 456: Reference Sources

The reference collection is an excellent place to begin your research if you want a quick and easy way to find:

• a summary of a topic
• a list of recommended resources
• factual information

When using a reference book:

• Read the preface and/or introduction to understand who created it and why. These sections will also tell you what is included or excluded and how to use it.
• Scan the table of contents to see how it is organized.
• Note its publication date (There will be a 2 to 3 year time lag for publications included in its bibliographies).
• Check its index if you are having trouble finding what you need.

For reference sources recommended for HIST 456 see: