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Books
When & Why to Use Scholarly Books:
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You need to understand a complex topic (these are easier to read than journal articles)
- You need very in-depth analysis of a topic
- You need broad coverage of one or more topics
- You need a summary of existing research on a topic
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Journal Articles
Also known as "Scholarly Articles," "Refereed Articles," or "Academic Articles."
These articles are basically the "bread-and-butter" sources for scholarly research - they're used in every discipline.
Why You Should Use Them:
- Information is based on research and expertise
- Information is detailed and focused on a narrow topic
- The peer-review process (mostly) insures that the information is accurate
- They add to a growing understanding of a topic by contributing new ideas
Where to Find Journal Articles for History:
Primary Sources
Primary Sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it.
Features of Primary Sources
- Cover a wide array of publication types, including diaries, histories, newspapers and other collections
- Tell the reader about the time in which they were written
- Can be used as evidence to create arguments or draw conclusions
Find Primary Sources:
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LPC Library's Primary Sources GuideSee the list of websites on this page for primary sources related to your topic.
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African-American History Online This link opens in a new windowReference source for the study of Black history, culture, and notable individuals. Includes books, images, videos, and primary sources.
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America: History & Life with Full Text This link opens in a new windowReference source covering U.S. history, culture, and current affairs, spanning prehistory to the present.
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Historical Periodicals Collection (AAS) This link opens in a new windowDigital access to a comprehensive collection of American periodicals published between 1684 and 1912, documenting the life of America's people from the Colonial Era through the Civil War and Reconstruction. Primary sources for historical research.
