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HIST 4175-01: Modern American History, Elections in America

Elections in America Since 1865

Required Sources for Essay

At least one of your three scholarly sources must include either of these books  on reserve at the WIT Circulation Desk (unless researching the 2012 election). These books will give you an election overview and help you become familiar with the candidates and their platforms.

Google Scholar

Google Scholar is the research arm of Google. Set your library preference to include Wentworth Institute of Technology to take advantage of linking directly to publications that we license.

Google Scholar Search

Library Catalog

Advanced Search

Try a keyword search for your topic and use the navigation pane on the left to limit your results to academic journals or books for your two other scholarly sources.