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11 Ancient History: Historical Investigations

Secondary Sources: background information and recommended websites

Secondary Sources: Reference encyclopedia

Secondary sources: journal articles and ebook chapters

Secondary Sources: Academic journals or magazines 

Articles from periodicals, magazines or journals is referred to as 'Journal literature'. Journal articles provide valid, reliable and up-to-date information on your topic.

Use History in Context to find academic journal articles. 

 

*You'll need to access these database on the CANVAS Library page when you're at home. 

Resources at Willoughby Library

catalogue   
  • Use the catalogue to find books.

State Library of NSW

catalogue   |   online eResources

Find books and other published material in the State Library of NSW catalogue. This catalogue also includes ebooks.

New South Wales residents with a Library card or a registered NSW public library card can access these resources from anywhere, anytime. 

 

Secondary Sources: recommended websites

Best History Sites  Award winning portal to credible sources for students and teachers

Search Google Scholar


 


  • Google Scholar is an immense database of scholarly literature
  • Search Google Scholar after you have refined your search and are looking for specific information.

 

Secondary Sources: Books

Search for books in our collection.

Use Cite this title (APA format) to copy your book to your Bibliography.

Catalogue

State Library of NSW