Sample Literature Review

History and American Studies

• Symposium
• About the Department
• History
  • Major Requirements & Courses
  • What courses will I take as an History major?
  • What can I do with my History degree?
  • History 485
  • History Resources
    • Methodology
    • Choosing a Topic
    • Proposals
    • Book Reviews
    • Historiography
      • 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
    • Bibliographies
      • How to Annotate
      • Annotated Examples
      • Journals vs. Magazines
      • Citation Guide
    • Plagiarism
      • Understanding Plagiarism
      • Historians Define Plagiarism
      • Plagiarism Tutorial
      • UMW Honor System
    • Oral Presentations
      • Presentation Guidelines
      • Tips for Leading Seminars
      • Hints for Class Discussion
      • Speaking Center
    • Final Papers
      • Guidelines for a Research Paper
      • Thesis Statements
        • Library Research Plan
    • Research
      • How to Use ILL
      • Database Guide
      • Guide to Online Research
    • General Writing Guidelines for History
      • Writing Guidelines
      • Recognizing Passive Voice
      • Introduction and Conclusion
      • MS Word’s Grammar and Spellcheck
      • Writing Center
    • Primary Sources
      • What You Need to Know
      • Links to Online Primary Sources by Region
• American Studies
  • Major Requirements & Courses
  • What will I learn from my American Studies major?
  • What courses will I take as an American Studies major?
  • What can I do with my American Studies degree?
  • American Studies 485
• Faculty
• For Prospective Students
• Current Students
  • Scholarships and Awards
    • Honors and Award Recipients
  • Careers & Internships
    • Internships