A beginner's guide to using the library and writing history term papers. A guide to finding sources and writing essays.

How do I find appropriate sources and get started writing my history essay? What are some search techniques for finding articles? How do I: -decide on a topic -search for articles -find the articles in the library -research the essay -write the essay Here is an example essay question, which could be for a term paper in a first year Canadian History course: "World War I has been described by many historians as a significant event in Canada's history. Write a 2000 word essay in which you discuss the historical significance of some aspect of Canada's role in World War I. Make a clear argument about whether or not you feel this aspect is historically significant to Canada... click for more

Canadian Pacific Railway

Why did Macdonald want to transcontinental railway built?

Was slavery practiced in Canada?

Was slavery practiced in Canada? If so, explain.

Arctic Exploration Map

Can you provide a Map that shows the various exploration routes and the names of the explorers in the Canadian Arctic?

The 100 Greatest Events in Canadian History and links for each of these events

Can you provide me with a time line of the main events in the history of Canada (~500 AD to 2000 AD), as well as a good source for information about each event?