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Research Resources
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1. Select a topic. 2. Narrow down your topic 3. Read general information of that time period so that you may place your topic in context of what was happening in the United States at that time. 4. Research on your specific topic and take notes on note cards. |
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Subscription Databases (Ask librarian for passwords to access from home)
Magazine/Journal Articles
Encyclopedias
Decades Resources
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Subject Directories IPL—Internet Public Library: search by subject or key word Kidsclick—web search LII—Librarians Index to the Internet Infomine— Internet Resources Webrary—based on Dewey system
Biography Sites Time—most important people
Public Libraries Mt. Prospect Public Library– check out online catalog and databases.
Des Plaines Public Library—Check out online catalog and databases.
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Good Sites History Channel -check out timeline feature. PBS.ORG—public television American Memory—Library of Congress National Museum of American History Vietnam War—PBS American Experience Info US—includes links to statistical, economic, media, health, social welfare info
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Internet Searching Tips · Choose keywords wisely. · Be as specific as possible. · Use quotation marks to tie phrase together. · If you don’t find useful info on first page of hits, use different keywords and try again.
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Evaluate the Website!! · Is the info accurate and reliable? · Is the info current? · Is the info biased? · Who is the author/organization or the information?
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Links to Research Packet: Directions for creating outline Examples of Bibliographic Entries
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