1. Find one primary source found in the UH Digital History website. The topic has to be related to a person, place, event, or another topic from 1700-1877. 2. You can find an appropriate primary source a few different ways. However, I recommend selecting the links below the “Primary Sources” subheader that is under the web page’s “Resources” column (i.e., the “Landmark Documents” link). You should be able to find various kind of primary sources using these links. 3. Once you find an appropriate source, create a bibliography citation for the source using the Chicago Manual of Style format. Again, be sure the source is from the 1700-1877 timeframe. Tips: 1. Find a source from an era that interests you. There are a lot of sources to select on this UH Digital History website, and you should be able to find at least one source that you find interesting. 🙂 2. Double check that the source you find is not pre-1700 or post-1877. 3. If you are not sure how to cite the source, double-check with outside resources such as Purdue Owl. Depending on the type of source you find, a few different sections on the website could help you. For example, the section titled “Web Sources” could help you cite your primary source, but the “Interviews, Personal Communiation” web page may also help you if your source is a letter from one person to another. Rubric: 1. The source found was a primary source from the UH Digital History website. It was is related to a topic for . History (1700-1877). It was not a secondary source, a source found on a different website, etc. 2. The source was properly cited and followed the Chicago Manual of Style rules. UH Digital History website
