Research guides: HIST: History: Research & citation help

Did you know the History Department has a liaison librarian? My name is Robbyn Lanning and I am here to help you succeed.

Do you need help getting started with your research?
Are you having trouble finding resources about your topic?
Would you like help navigating Camosun's digital collections?

There are many ways to find research help. Feel free to contact me directly or choose from the options listed below:

AskAway, a chat-based library help service staffed by humans.

Email us your question.

Request a consultation with a Camosun Librarian - either online or in person.

Research & citation help is available by phone Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm or by appointment. Call 250-370-3622.

Resources for citing & writing

Camosun College Department of Humanities History Style Guide (revised June 2016)
History Style Guide for use by Camosun History students.
Chicago Style Citation Guide, 17th edition
Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition guide from the Camosun Library.
Camosun Writing Centre
Access online resources or book an appointment for help with your writing.
Indigenizing Citations at Camosun
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This guide provides a variety of resources for students and instructors interested in indigenizing and decolonizing their written work.

Writing History: A Guide for Canadian Students, Fifth Edition by William Kelleher Storey & Mairi Cowan, 2019
Call Number: D 16 S76 2019

Citation tracking & advice

Look for the Cite button when using the library databases to find a citation you can copy to your project logbook or preliminary list of sources.
Grab the permalink to find an article quickly.
Use Citation guides to double check your bibliography is properly formatted.

Please note: Librarians and other library staff can help you find examples and sample citations that you can model your citations on, but we cannot copy-edit or 'correct' your citations or your writing for you.