Quick Links:And if you ever get stuck or overwhelmed with searching, don't hesitate to ask/email Mr. White and/or Ms. Barker for help!
9A Source Requirements:
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Before We Get Started...
And while Wikipedia is a fantastic source for initial research and topic finding, it is NOT to be used beyond STEP 1. DO NOT commit plagiarism by using information from these articles in your FINAL paper. Just as you would not copy sentences from a general encyclopedia, like Britannica, you should not copy from Wikipedia. You SHOULD definitely look at the notes, references, bibliography, and external links of articles which can lead you to academic sources that will strengthen your project.
Notes & Bibliography:
*While each database gives you the ability to cite your resource, you may need to create your own.
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"There are several methods.
- Was there a topic you were interested in that was covered in class that you would like to learn more about?
- Was there something mentioned in class that you thought was interesting and would like to learn more about but was not covered?
- Is there a region that you are interested in? If so, then get an encyclopedia on that place (state, country, continent) and go to the history section (of the place you have an interest in) and get some ideas.
- Flip through your textbook for ideas! Start with the chapter you have not yet covered and look for quotes, pictures, charts or anything else that grabs you attention.
- Is there a time period that you are interested in? In the library, there are several different short volumes of history that are separated by decade. Grab one and flip through it till you find something that interests you. Can’t find them? Then ask the school librarian for help!" (“A Guide to Writing the Research Paper” (Social Studies Research Paper Guide, Old Rochester Regional High School, 2010-11), 4.)
Background Knowledge:
Start by browsing some of the databases below to find a topic that you are interested in and what to purse in your project.
If our library does not have it, we can inter-library loan resources this year!
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Step 2: Creating a Research Question
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Step 3: Further Your Search
*Each database has different resources that can help you in your quest.
Make sure to search each database to find new information and materials.*
Make sure to search each database to find new information and materials.*
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World History (Gale In Context)
Academic OneFile (Gale)
↑↑ For More Advanced General Searches ↑↑
Biography (Gale In Context)
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Ms. Barker's Favorite Primary Source Websites:
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Primary Source ORRHS Databases:
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Boston Public Library Databases:
A BPL eCard gives you access to:
Just a few databases to get you started:
For all 9th graders:
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*You will need to login with your BPL e-card number and pin.
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