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World History: World History Home

A guide to get you started on your World History research. If you have any questions or would like more help, please see the librarian at the Reference Desk.

Project Subject Research Guides

AFRICA
Resources to help you research topics pertaining to Africa.
ANCIENT HISTORY
Resources to help you research topics pertaining to Ancient History.
AMERICAS
Bibliography of resources on the Americas, outside of the United States.
EUROPEAN HISTORY
Selected resources on Europe
FAR EAST AND VIETNAM
Japan, Vietnam, Far East, Oceana
MIDDLE EAST
Selected sources for research on the Middle East

Welcome to the World History Research Guide

FAQ

How do I pick a good topic?

What are the types of sources I should know about to write a better paper?

Where can I find more newspaper articles on my topic?

Where can I find books and or eBooks on my topic?

How can I find good websites on my topic?

What are database resources and where can I find them?

How can I keep track of my sources and create a bibliography with less pain?

Required Resources

The New York Times
Access the New York Times here if you already have an account. Otherwise, look in the FAQ to find out how to create an account first and then come back to this link
ABC-CLIO
Access the required ABC-CLIO database here. Be aware that you will need to login with your Hill username and password.

Use RefWorks to keep track of your paper's sources and create your bibliography citations