1.** Determine the research topic * *: First, make clear your research topic and problems, which will help you find the literature more pertinently.
2.** Use academic databases * *: such as JSTOR, ProQuest, EBSCO, CNKI, etc. These databases contain a large number of academic journals, papers and books.
3.** Library resources * *: University libraries usually have rich paper and electronic resources. You can consult the librarian or use the online search tool of the library.
4.**GoogleScholar**: This is a very useful online tool, which can search a large number of academic papers, books and other resources.
5.** Expert recommendation * *: Talk to your tutor or other historians, and they may recommend some important reference materials.
6.** Check the citation * *: When you find a paper related to your research, check its reference list, which usually provides you with more reference materials.
7.** Attend academic conferences and seminars * *: These activities are good opportunities to learn about the latest research results and establish academic networks.
8.** Pay attention to the quality of documents * *: Not all documents are of high quality. Learn to screen and evaluate the quality of documents.
9.** Recording and management * *: Use literature management software such as EndNote, Zotero or Mendeley to organize and manage your references.
10.** Continuous attention * *: Academic research is a continuous development process, so you should update your bibliography regularly.