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Welcome to the History guide. These pages contain resources and materials to help you get started with your History research. With the heavy emphasis placed on primary sources in this field, the starting points for that research can range dramatically. You have access to numerous collections with your CWU Libraries' access and it can be overwhelming to get started. Please reach out to us for help!
The history databases and collections available through CWU Libraries can be overwhelming! Please reach out to use for help on where to get started for your research.
You might be asked to use only primary or secondary sources for your research. These infographics explain how to evaluate those to know what you're looking for.
Shanmharen. (April 2015). Primary Sources.png. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Primary_Sources.png
Shanmharen. (April 2015). Secondary Sources.png. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Secondary_Sources.png
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