To determine whether a journal is peer reviewed, search for it in Ulrich's Periodicals Directory and look for the little referee symbol: .
Use these databases to find journal articles, book chapters, and more.
Visit the Starting Your Research Guide to learn about finding specific books and articles, choosing a topic and keywords, putting a search together, evaluating information sources, and more.
Are you looking for facts about an historical figure's life, or an overview of an historical event? These are examples of the types of information you can find using the resources below. For more resources, visit Finding Background Information.
If you're looking for primary sources such as letters, diaries, speeches, or video footage, the databases below are a good place to start. For more information and resources, visit the Primary Sources Guide.