This research guide has been prepared by, Angela Nesta, librarian, to help you complete your History 122 research assignment. Finding reference sources for History 122 Finding periodical articles for History 122 Finding books for History 122 Finding websites for History 122 Documenting sources using Chicago style Reference books with American Women biographies are available at Cuyamaca Library. Ask the librarian for help in locating books.
Light type indicates name of topic within the article.
Finding periodical articles for History 122 Remember that electronic databases contain only ten years worth of articles. If you need to search the literature over a period of many years, the electronic resources may not the best choice. For example the printed indexes go back to1900, while the electronic version may go back to 1983 to the present. You will find two electronic databases called Proquest and Infotract. Typing in the last name, then first name usually retrieves more hits than typing in the first and last name.