HIS 109: 20th Century World History

Sample Subject Headings for Books -

• Imperialism
• Iraq War, 2003-
• Genocide -- Sudan -- Darfur

Research Databases -

These resources are Web-based subscription services available via Bowman Library's Web Page.

Country Watch - useful for historical and background information on countries of the world, as well as current events. Includes political and social overviews.
Search Tip: Search Country: Sudan
Search Tip: Search Country: Iraq, then select Iraq: Political Conditions

Europa World Plus - political and geographic background information on countries of the world.
Search Tip: Select Country: Sudan, then select Recent History Tab
Search Tip: Select Country: Iraq, then select History Tab

CQ Researcher - original reporting and analysis of events in the news.
Search Tip: Search keyword: Sudan

Proquest – journal, magazine, and newspaper articles of current interest.
Search Tip: Search topic: United Nations (company/org) AND Darfur Sudan (location)
Search Tip: Search topic: Democracy AND Iraq (location)
Search Tip: Search keywords: Imperialism AND colonies

Wilson Select Plus - full-text articles on a range of topics.
Search Tip: Search keywords: Darfur
Search Tip: Search keywords: Iraq and democracy; Imperialism and colonies

Selected Free Web Sites –

The following free Web resources have been selected as examples of the types of sites that will be useful to the requirements of this course. Remember, many free Web sites contain information that is doubtful in nature, or wrong, so always review the authority, currency, and objectivity or bias of every site you use. Need help? Look at Evaluating Web Resources or ask a Librarian; we are here to help!

US Dept. of State-IRAQ
http://www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/c3212.htm

University of Michigan Library Documents Center Iraqi War Debate - 2002/2007
http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/iraqwar.html

BBC News Q&A: Darfur Conflict
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3496731.stm

Citing Your Sources-

Be sure to check with your professor on which citation style is required. Bowman Library provides the following resources to assist with citation format:For online resources, see How to Cite Your Research for links to MLA, APA and Chicago citation styles.

MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers - LB2369 .G53 2003 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association - BF76.7 .P83 2001 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

The Chicago Manual of Style - Z253 .U69 2003 (Located in Library Permanent Reserves).

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