CGGS Library: History: IB History Internal Assessment

IB History Internal Assessment

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History Today - back issues

We subscribe to the hard copy of this wonderful journal. Check the Oliver catalogue to find the issue you want.

Search History Today's own website for references to articles. When you log into History Today using the login details on our Canvas page you can access the full article straight away.

Databases

These links take you to databases we subscribe to. Some may need a login and password. These can be found on our Canvas page.

Infobase eBooks This link opens in a new window
Remember to use the table of contents option in the menu on the left side of the screen and the 'search in this eBook' bar at the top of the screen to help you to find relevant information within eBooks.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
As this is an American database they have lots of information on topics that the USA were involved in and the USA perspective on events.
Modern World History This link opens in a new window
Explore world history from the mid-15th century to the present. Thousands of subject entries including biographies, images, videos and slideshows, maps and graphs, primary sources, and timelines. These resources provide information on people, places, events, and ideas that have defined modern world history.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
From the Ancient World to today's headlines, World History provides primary sources, reliable reference, and multi-media content. This database is useful when looking for a historical understanding of a topic and in History subjects.

The Churchill Archive
A unique resource that brings nearly 800,000 documents amassed by Winston S. Churchill throughout his life online.

Directory of Open Access Journals This link opens in a new window
DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.

Libraries ACT Research sources
The ACT Library Service provides a wide range of online databases. Use your ACT Library membership to search via their website.
JSTOR
JSTOR is available for free through the National Library. Use your membership details to log in, or speak to CGGS Library staff.
Trove (National Library)
Provided by the National Library, Trove is an excellent source of information for the Australian perspective. It has many types of information including an archive of photos and Australian newspapers that you can access online.

Research tips

Use the reference list at the end of articles to help you find additional resources that are key to your research.
Write down reference information as soon as you write your first note from a source. This will save you time later when creating reference lists and footnoting.
Other pages on the library website may help you when researching for this subject. Two webpages that may be useful are Causes of World War II and NAZI Germany

Important information

Guidelines for Essays Reports and Assignments 2024 Guidelines for students in Years 11-12. Topics addressed include: • Document format • Use of computers • Excessive length • Extensions • Plagiarism • Acknowledging sources • APA referencing • Creating a reference list • In-text citation • Footnotes • Endnotes • Subsequent citations • Reference generators • Appendices • Writing practical reports for Senior Science • Citing legal information • Citing different information types

Footnoting
Note Taking
Online Reference Generator for APA style
Use your school email address to login if you'd like to save and retrieve your citations and reference lists.

Effective Citing and Referencing
For IB students
In-text referencing