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Comprehensive Resources for Historical Research and Study

Discover a wealth of historical research resources through MIHS databases, including the History Reference Center and various academic portals. Utilize search features like keyword searches, menus, and suggested terms for efficient access to materials on diverse topics such as women's suffrage and internment. Explore encyclopedias, almanacs, and critical analysis guides through platforms like Gale Virtual Reference Library and ProQuest. Enhance your research with specialized reference works and homework help from trusted academic websites, ensuring a thorough understanding of history.

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Comprehensive Resources for Historical Research and Study

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  1. Focus on History Resources to Support Research

  2. MIHS Databases HISTORY REFERENCE CENTER KW search OR Use Menus Sample: internment

  3. MIHS Databases HISTORY STUDY CENTER KW search, also See Historical Documents

  4. MIHS Databases GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY (eBooks) Can search All or selected Subjects

  5. MIHS Databases PROQUEST Use suggested search terms; narrow retrieval (see right column)

  6. MIHS Databases eLIBRARY KW search or view Topics – Expand Research Topics! Sample search: women’s suffrage

  7. MIHS Databases ISSUES & CONTROVERSIES Simple KW Search Use Encyclopedia, Almanac tabs

  8. MIHS Databases POINTS OF VIEW REFERENCE CENTER • Overview • Point/Counterpoint • Guide to Critical Analysis

  9. MIHS Databases SIRS ISSUES RESEARCHER KW search; use SIRS subject headings from suggested search terms or a ‘good’ kw search result

  10. Academic Web Portals • Collection of Academically-Reviewed Websites (not databases) • Searchable by Topic • Discipline-specific or General • History Specific: www.besthistorysites.net • General: www.ipl.org

  11. Academic Web Portals • Best of History Websites: www.besthistorysites.net Search KW OR try broad topic menu on left

  12. Academic Web Portals • General Academic Portal: INTERNET PUBLIC LIBRARY www.ipl.org KW search or Subject (red icon)

  13. MIHS Print Materials • Reference Collection: Encyclopedia Britannica • Specialized History Reference Works • Shelved along perimeter walls in stacks

  14. KCLS Resources: Databases www.kcls.org

  15. KCLS Resources: Homework Help Links to Academic Websites and Web Portals Scroll down for US History

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