HIS 3563 / AMS 3343: African American History to the Civil War

Research tips and resources for the study of African American history

Citation Help

Creating Chicago Style Citations Tutorial
Online tutorial with how-to videos on Chicago style for footnotes and bibliographies. Includes interactive elements to test your knowledge.
Cite It Right in Chicago Style
Examples of how to cite an article, book, and website in Chicago style, with links to other sources for further help.

Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new window
A searchable version of the most recent edition of the Chicago Manual of Style. A Citation Quick Guide provides common examples for formatting citations.

OWL at Excelsior: Chicago Manual of Style
Examples of correct documentation in Chicago Style from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Excelsior College.
Citing Primary Sources: Chicago (from the Library of Congress)
Examples from the Library of Congress on how to cite manuscripts, maps, cartoons, newspapers, and other types of primary sources found on their website using Chicago style.
Writing Center's Website
Make an appointment for one-on-one help at the UTSA Writing Center.

Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College Students
An excellent guide by Patrick Rael, Professor of History, Bowdoin College. Includes informative sections on historical arguments and crafting a thesis, among other topics.