You need to search via the VPN and multi-factor authentication (MFA) when you are off campus, this link will show you how to download this onto your device.

The best place to search is the Library's subject specific databases. The key ones for History to get you started are listed above in the Databases section of this guide. You can find more History databases by clicking on ‘View more’ then ‘Filter listing’ then select ‘History’.

For current newspaper articles from around the world, please use the Newsbank and Nexis UK databases listed above.

The preferred referencing style for History is Chicago (notes and bibliography style). As well as the guidance provided by the department (IRPH) there is further guidance on this style from Cite them right online and the Chicago manual of style online (quick guide) as well as help provided by the Library. London students should check which style they should use with their module leader or supervisor.

If you would like help with your writing style, the Academic Language Support Service offer workshops which might take place within your modules or which you can sign up to attend separately.  You can also visit Learn module LUA001: Study Skills for some useful tips and guidance on a range of other academic skills.