LibGuides: History: Home

This subject guide provides a selection of resources for students taking History courses and includes books, databases, websites, journals, and videos.

Looking for support with research, citing, creating digital media, or writing?

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Michelle Gonzales (she/her)
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Citation Support at Seneca

Seneca Libraries Citation Resources

APA Citation Guide - Provides information and examples on how to cite different types of sources in text and in the Reference list using APA style.
MLA Citation Guide - Provides information and examples on how to cite different types of sources in text and in the Works Cited list using MLA style.
Citing in Digital Assignments - Provides recommendations for citing sources in digital assignments including presentations and infographics.
Citation Webinars - Join our citation webinars to learn more about how to correctly cite your sources and avoid plagiarism.
Research & Citation Appointments - Meet online with library staff for in-depth research & citation support.
In-person Writing & Citing Study Hall - Join the study hall at Newnham or Seneca@York campus. There's no need to register. Just bring your homework, class materials, and/or questions with you. We can help with brainstorming ideas, drafting your paper, or polishing your citations.

Seneca Polytechnic Academic Integrity Resources

Seneca Academic Integrity Badges - Complete the Integrity in Action, Plagiarism & Citation, and/or Integrity Matters modules to earn Academic Integrity badges. For information and questions about earning badges, please see Academic Integrity: Student Resources, or contact academicintegrity@senecapolytechnic.ca.
Destination Academic Integrity - This guide guides you through the many services and supports that will help you understand and practice academic integrity throughout your journey at Seneca.
Academic Integrity in Cyberspace Game - Practice ethical decision-making in different academic integrity scenarios related to online learning.

Background Information

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
(Encyclopaedia Britannica) Online access to the Encyclopaedia Britannica as well as Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, a world atlas, a world factbook of statistics, and a country comparator.
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Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
(Gale) Provides access to Canadian content including biographies, news, essays and podcasts.
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Canadian Encyclopedia Online This link opens in a new window
(Historica) Provides access to information about Canadian personalities, places, events, history and achievements.
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Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online This link opens in a new window
(University of Toronto/Universite Laval) Provides access to authoritative biographical information about significant figures of Canada's past, including both detailed articles on Canada's major historical figures, and short articles on minor personages.
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Assignment Planner
This Planner will help you break down your assignment or project into manageable steps and guide you to useful services and tools from the Library and Learning Centre. Follow the guidelines for the assignment as discussed in class and consult with your Professor/Instructor if you have any specific questions about the assignment dates.

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Online Tutorials

Need a refresher on citation or how to research topics? Check out the following self-paced online library tutorials:

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Integrity in Action tutorial: Upon completion of the module, you will receive a link to apply for your badge.
Plagiarism & Citation tutorial: Upon completion of the module, you will receive a link to apply for your badge

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