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Ms. DoyleDistrict Librarian

Historical Fiction Research

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What do you think about using these sites for research?

Thumbs up, down or sideways:

Wikipedia CNN

Yahoo Answers Gale PowerSearch

The New York Times Printed book

The World Book Personal website

Encyclopedia

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Evaluating Information

•Don’t believe everything you read

•Who publishes the site? .gov, .edu, .com? Who wrote it and what makes them an expert?

•Always compare multiple sources

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Take 1 minute to talk to the person sitting next to you:

When should you use Wikipedia? 1.To get a quick overview of your research topic?

2.As the main source of information for your research paper?

3.When reading about a pop culture topic of personal interest?

4.When making an important decision about your health?

5.To see what sources the article’s author’s used?

Share opinions with the class.

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1. Get basic information about your topic:Grolier, World Book, Culturegrams

2. Go more in-depth: ABC-CLIO History databases3. Find very specific information/articles:

Gale PowerSearch

DO NOW: Find these five sources on your bookmark. -- Mark Culturegrams, Grolier or World book with the

number 1-- ABC-CLIO with a 2-- Gale PowerSearch with a 3

Recommended Sources

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How to Find Databases/Catalog

A. Go to your school website

B. Click “Library” in the menu, then choose Library Home Page

You can also find link to database passwords on Library Home Page (must log in to Edline)

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Other Resources Library of Congress (U.S. history)

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Other Resources Library of Congress (U.S. history)Look for terms like narratives, primary sources, documents, diaries, journals, “voices of”. . .

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Other Resources Museums & university websites

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Contact me at [email protected]

At LOHS on Mondays (usually) and Fridays (sometimes)

Need help?


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