History Resources
See our links below for an introduction to historical approaches, genres, and methods. Particular instruction is provided for different types of class assignments as well as leads on resources available for further guidance.
— Literature Review Guidelines
— Historiographic Clues
— Understanding Historical Perspective
— Sample Literature Review
Quotations, Footnotes, and Endnotes
— Using Quotations
— Ellipses and Brackets
— Footnotes and Endnotes
— Content Notes
— Citation Guide
— Citing Non-Print Resources
— How to Annotate
— Annotated Examples
— Journals vs. Magazines
— Citation Guide
— Understanding Plagiarism
— Historians Define Plagiarism
— Plagiarism Tutorial
— UMW Honor System
— Presentation Guidelines
— Tips for Leading Seminars
— Hints for Class Discussion
— Speaking Center
— Guidelines for a Research Paper
— Thesis Statements
— Library Research Plan
— How to Use Inter-Library Loan (ILL)
— Database Guide
— Guide to Online Research
General Writing Guidelines for History
— Recognizing Passive Voice
— Introduction and Conclusion
— MS Word Grammar and Spellcheck
— Writing Center
— What You Need to Know
— Links to Online Primary Sources by Region
