Finding History: Research Methods and Resources for Students and Scholars - Hardcover

by Christine Bombaro (Author)

Finding History is a practical and modern guide to research for history projects. It simplifies and clarifies the research process so that students new to the experience may locate appropriate research material with the same skill as seasoned historians. Written primarily for undergraduate history students and as a guide for reference librarians, the book provides instruction in locating, obtaining, evaluating, and using scholarly sources efficiently, directly, and ethically.

Author Biography

Christine Bombaro is associate director for Information Literacy and Research Services for the Waidner-Spahr Library at Dickinson College. Her previous work on research pedagogy has been featured in such journals as The History Teacher and References Services Review, as well as in books such as Practical Pedagogy for Library Instructors and The Role of the Library in the First College Year.