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HIST 043: Antislavery in America (SC): Database tips for experienced searchers

History 043: Antislavery in America - Bruce Dorsey - Spring 2015

Tracing Cited References

Use the following databases to find a relevant resource and then see which later texts cite the one with which you start.  Keep in mind, however, that the citations will no be comprehensive—i.e., the citations will often be limited by the scope of the database in which you're working.

Database searching for experienced researchers

If you've been using advanced search techniques like phrase searching and you're not finding enough sources that are on-topic, take a look at this quick slideshow.