Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: HIST 4300: American Urban History: Getting Started

How to Choose a Topic

The first step is to pick a topic related to American history from 1865 to the present that you would find interesting since you will be spending time researching it.

Boston History Walk Assignment

HIST 4300 Assignment

Background Information - Encyclopedias

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
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Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
An authoritative source for general information on virtually any topic.
Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new window
The gateway to Oxford’s art reference works, including the peer−reviewed, regularly updated Grove® Dictionary of Art and the Benezit Dictionary of Artists.
Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new window
Unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of the English language