Local History Research Guide

Step 5:
Evaluate and Cite Your Sources

You will use both primary and secondary sources in your paper. It is important
to select sources based on relevance, reliability, credibility, perspective,
and timeliness. Reviews will help you evaluate your sources. It is also important
that you use the style guide approved by your professor. The links below will
help you evaluate and cite your sources.

Book Reviews

Style Guides

Digital Resources: Style Guides, Copyright, and Evaluation

Local History Research
Strategy Steps:

Guide Introduction
Choose a Topic
Find Background Information
Narrow Your Topic and Form a Research Question
Find Research Materials
Evaluate and Cite Sources
Formulate a Thesis Statement
Write the Paper


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Updated: Wednesday, 6 March 2002