Quick Links:And if you ever get stuck or overwhelmed with searching, don't hesitate to ask/email Dr. Carroll and/or Ms. Barker for help!
Notes & Bibliography:
*While each database gives you the ability to cite your resource, you may need to create your own.
You are using Chicago Style.
NoodleTools
Generates citations for Chicago Citation Styles, and much more!
Ms. Barker's Favorite Video & Media Resources:
|
You will be conducting research on an individual from America's past. You get to pick the individual, and in researching and writing you will need to address four topics.
All steps are due on the Friday of the identified week or following Monday - whichever day you meet
Step 1: Choose an individual (due week of February 25)
Step 2: Research on the individuals' background (due week of March 4) Step 3: Research on the individuals' past and motivations (due week of March 11) Step 4: Research on the individuals' fame (due week of March 24) Step 5: Place your individuals' accomplishments within the larger context of history (due week of March 31) Step 6: Construct your paper, including an introduction, thesis, and conclusion (due week of March 31 Step 1: Choose an individual
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 (see below), 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.
Relevant Databases for Step 1:
ORR Databases:Secondary Sources:Starting Your Search Here:
*Each database has different resources that can help you in your quest.
Make sure to search each database to find new information and materials.* |
Step 2: 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.*
|
U.S. History In Context
Student Edition
|
eLibrary
Academic OneFile
↑↑ For More Advanced General Searches ↑↑
|
Ms. Barker's Favorite Primary Source Websites:
|
Primary Source ORRHS Databases:
|
Creating a Thesis Statement:
|
|
Boston Public Library Databases:
*You will need to login with your BPL e-card number and pin.