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11 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. 

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 HSC MODERN HISTORY RESOURCES

Resources at Willoughby Library

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  • Use the catalogue to find books.