This library research guide provides information on finding and using sources for the HIST110 course on the ancient world. It outlines different types of primary and secondary sources and how to search for books, articles, media and other materials in the library catalog and databases. Tips are included on developing search strategies, evaluating sources, and properly citing materials using the Chicago Manual of Style.

1. hist110: Survey of
the Ancient World
ROEN JANYK, MLIS
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4. Find Information: What?
Books & E-Books
Reference & E-Ref
Journals
Articles
Media

5. Primary &
secondary
sources
Primary: From the
original source, first-
hand account
ie. letter, photo, interview
Secondary: Written
about, review, summary
ie. Editorials, textbooks,
etc.

6. Find Information: Where?
OCtopus
• Everything!

7. Find Information: Where?
Databases
• Articles
Library Catalogue
• Books & E-Books
• Media
• Journals

8. Examples
• OCtopus
• Article, book, video, & review
• Databases & Indexes
• Historical Abstracts
• JSTOR
• ProjectMUSE
• Journals
• Journal of Modern Greek Studies
• Journal of Military History
• Late Imperial China
• Catalogue
• Online encyclopedias
• Streaming videos
• Books & e-books

9. Find Information: How?
Plan your search:
Choose a Topic
Identify Sources
Establish Keywords
Synonyms

10. Plan Your Search
• Topic
• Sources
• OCtopus
• Databases
• Journals
• Catalogue
• Keywords
Find --> E-Journals
Find-->Articles & E-Resources-->Find Electronic Journals

11. Keywords
• Topic: Compare and contrast life for women in
Mesopotamia and in Egypt
• Keywords:
Mesopotamia
Wom?n
Egypt*
gender
customs
Gender role*
Work
“division of * labo#r” OR
“sex role”

12. Find Information: How?
Locate Material:
Search
Keyword
‘Boolean’ (AND, OR, NOT)
Subject, author, etc.
Evaluate
Revise & Search again
Truncation
Limiters
Organize

13. Hints

14. Hints for Finding Information
Use good search results
Subject headings
Reference lists
Journals
Browse call numbers
Use a research log
Cite as you write
Track search terms
Get help

16. No One Likes a Copy-Cat

17. Cite Your Sources!
Everyone likes a little recognition
Plagiarism (and self-plagiarism) is a serious offense
Includes graphics, written phrases, &
another person's idea

18. Chicago Manual of Style

19. Citing Sources
Elements of a citation
Author(s)
Date
Article/ Chapter
Title
Journal / Book Title
Volume (& Issue*)
Page numbers
Publisher & Location
Link, Access date,
DOI
Footnotes or endnotes &
bibliography
Chicago Manual of Style,
16th ed. (online & print)
Library “cheat sheet”

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