Department of History

Internet Research Handbook

(for Students of History at UCCS)

By Sue Marasco
Edited by Pamela Cowen

Table of Contents

1. The Basics

   • Location of Computers on Campus
   • Getting an E-mail Account
   • Accessing the Internet and Your E-mail Account
   • Navigating the Internet
   • Definition of Internet Terminology and Symbols
     
     

2. Plagiarism & The Illegal Use Of Materials

   • Definition of Plagiarism
   • Proper Citation Procedures
   • University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Official Policy
     
     

3. Citation Guide For Online Sources

   • Web Sites
   • E-mail and Listserv Message
   • On-line Images
   • On-line Recordings
     
     

4. Using The Internet For Research

   • Internet Searches
   • General Research: Search Engines
   • General Search Tips
   • Locating Information On-line
     
     

5. Using The History Department Website

   • Research Tool Box
   • Indivdual Class Webpages
   • The History Department Web Site
   • Searching the History Department Webpages
     
     

6. Researching Libraries Online

   • Using a Search Engine
   • Inter-library Loans for Books and Materials
     
     

7. Additional Resources For History Students

Works Cited & Endnotes