History: Welcome

Colonial Williamsburg / Harvey Barrison / CC BY-SA

This guide will help you get started with your history research. In addition to recommending useful databases, this guide provides information on finding primary and historical sources, and other helpful tips to guide you along the way.

If you have questions as you begin your research, please feel free to contact me – I am always happy to help!

Guide Contents

• Journals & Databases
  Key databases for history research as well as a brief list of the top journals in the field
• Primary Sources
  Tools for locating primary and historical sources
• Books
  Find books for history research available at RIT and beyond
• Get Better Results
  Tips on advanced search strategies to use in many of the databases listed on this guide
• Citation Information 
• Quick Research Tips