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History (UNH Manchester): Activity

Activity

1. Pick a topic that interests you

2. Find a background source that can help you get started with your assignment

3. Look at the bibliography for that background source

4. Review the types of sources

5. Use the Library Search Box or a library database to find. 

6. Using the sources you have found. Develop a narrow research focus.

7. Save your sources and citation information. You will use Chicago citation style

Contact a librarian if you would like help with this exercise.

Example_European History

1. Pick a topic that interests you

  • Monet and Rouen Cathedral

2. Find a background source that can help you get started with your assignment

3. Look at the bibliography for that background source

4. Review the types of sources

5. Use the Library Search Box or a library database to find. 

6. Using the sources you have found. Develop a narrow research focus.

7. Save your sources and citation information. You will use Chicago citation style

8. Review annotated bibliographies page on this guide.

Contact a librarian if you would like help with this exercise.

 

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monet AND cathedral AND Rouen

monet AND Rouen