HIST 2392 Modern African History: Home

• HIST 2392  (Spring 2021)
• History of Modern Africa
• Dr. Jill E. Kelly

Whenever you are searching for information ask yourself:

• What am I looking for?
  • Background information, general overview, very specific or specialized information/analysis
• Where should I look for this information?
  • Search engine looking at open web, library catalog, general database, specialized database
    • Should I use the Simple/Basic search or the Advanced search option?
• How am I searching?
  • Natural language search using key words, or subject term search,or Boolean search (AND, OR, NOT)
• Who is responsible for this information?
  • Who created this information? Who published it? Who is hosting it online?

Reference Works on African History

• As you get started, you can get ideas from class discussions or readings.
  • (You can also look at the bibliographies of class readings, and search for those items if they sound relevant).
  • If it is a topic you are just getting started with, look for background Information in reference resources.
    • Reference resources allow you to:
      • Gain familiarity with the topic
      • Identify more specific aspects of the topic on which to focus
      • Provide context and identify differing perspectives
      • Identify experts related to the topic