What are these sources?
These online databases provide the full text or citations for journal articles and other publications relevant to historical research. The specialized databases listed are devoted in whole or in part to the field of history; the publications they include and in some cases the search options they provide are tailored to the needs of historians. The multidisciplinary databases listed cover history publications among those in other fields.
Chicago Citation Guides
The History Department uses the citation style from the Chicago Manual of Style. The following sources document how to use this format.
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The Rollins History Department's Guide to CitationThe History department's guide to the principles of citation and how to avoid plagiarism. [Note: You may be required to log in with your Rollins credentials.]
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Chicago Manual of Style This link opens in a new window
The Chicago Manual of Style Online is the venerable, time-tested guide to style, usage, and grammar in an accessible online format.
Find Articles
Search the Olin Journal Catalog
Multidisciplinary Databases
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Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Provides collections of peer-reviewed journals, magazines, reports, books, and videos covering various subjects like astronomy, engineering, health, law, mathematics, and more.
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ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Provides access to articles from scholarly journals, popular magazines and newspapers, in many different subject areas.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a digital library of academic journals, books, images, and primary sources.
Specialized Databases
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Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new window
Sage Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process.
Google Scholar
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