History

In academic writing it is important to cite resources you consult. The Citation Research Guide will overview the process for various types of resources and introduce you to software programs that can help with the process.

The default citation style in History is Chicago. Consult the Chicago Manual of Style for proper formatting and guidelines. You should also get familiar with Zotero as soon as possible. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research. The Zotero Research Guide has comprehensive instructions on installation and use. 

LibKey is software that connects users to articles quicker. You can add the LibKey extension to your browser of choice and an it will connect you to content in our paid databases. Visit the LibKey Research Guide for installation and user instructions.