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A guide to the best sources for American History and World History.
Citation Help
- Creating Chicago Style Citations TutorialOnline tutorial with how-to videos on Chicago style for footnotes and bibliographies. Includes interactive elements to test your knowledge.
- Cite It Right in Chicago StyleExamples of how to cite an article, book, and website in Chicago style, with links to other sources for further help.
Citing Sources in Chicago Style
- Chicago Manual of Style Online This link opens in a new windowA 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 StyleExamples 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 WebsiteMake an appointment for one-on-one help at the UTSA Writing Center.
Tips for Research, Writing, & Citing
- Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College StudentsAn excellent guide by Patrick Rael, Professor of History, Bowdoin College. Includes informative sections on historical arguments and crafting a thesis, among other topics.
Essaying the Past: How to Read, Write and Think about History by Publication Date: 2017Available as an e-book
A Student's Guide to History by Call Number: D16.3 .B4 2016
The Information-Literate Historian: A Guide to Research for History Students by Call Number: D16.2 .P715 2007
Going to the Sources: A Guide to Historical Research and Writing by Call Number: D16 .B893 2008
A Pocket Guide to Writing in History by Call Number: D13 .R295 2010
Writing History: A Guide for Students by Call Number: D16 .S864 2016
