Having trouble finding a topic?
Think back to what you have read in class so far. Has anything interested you? What do you want to find out more about? Look ahead in the syllabus and see if any upcoming topics pique your interest.
Do some initial background research. What are some major topics in modern East Asian history? Is there anything there you want to learn more about?
Think of topics you are already interested in. Do you like reading about public health, or LGBT+ issues, or artistic movements? Investigate some of the topics you care about in the context of the class assignment.
Check out this guide from Centre College librarians for more tips.
You will need to do background historical research for your script or film, which will include creating a full bibliography for you final submission. Find below some great places to start finding historical articles!
Scholarly journal articles, books, and primary sources in a wide variety of disciplines.
Index of scholarly articles covering the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada). Focuses on the 15th century forward. Allows for searching by historical time period.
Scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in almost every subject area. A great starting point for any topic.
Scholarly articles in the humanities and social sciences.
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