library: 11 Historical Investigations: Resources

Secondary Sources: background information and recommended websites

Secondary Sources: Reference encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Britannica School This link opens in a new window
This authoritative reference source will provide facts and background information for all subject areas.

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.

World History in Context This link opens in a new window
Includes scholarly content on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in world history.
Jstor This link opens in a new window
JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

*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.

State Library of NSW HSC MODERN HISTORY RESOURCES

Resources at Willoughby Library

catalogue

Use the catalogue to find books.