Researching Revolutions (Sandler)
Created by Stacy Kitsis, Arlington High School Librarian. Last updated: October 13, 2017.
Library Databases & Encyclopedia
Vetted sources and ready-to-go citations, what more can you ask for?
Country research:
World Geography and Culture Online (Facts on File)
Modern world history research:
World History in Context (Gale)
Modern World History Online (Facts on File)
Current issues research:
General OneFile (Gale)
Global Issues in Context (Gale)
Real Live Actual Print Books
Many of the countries you are researching are also reflected in the library's print collection, including one of the books used in our orientation scavenger hunt!
Recommended Websites
These trusted sources are a good place to go for current country information.
Remember: View database and e-book passwords online (authorized users only) or get a bookmark or sticker from the circulation desk.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
Take advantage of the research tools built into our databases, including ready-made citations!
Keyword Searching
You may need to try a few different search terms depending on your topic and database. For example, how are these searches similar and different?
Greece
Greece and Revolution
Greek Revolution
"Greek Revolution"
Greece History
Greek History
Greece 1820
Which do you think will be most successful?
Modern World History
Source: New Apartment by Emma Line under a Creative Commons license.
Questions, comments, concerns? Email me at skitsis@arlington.k12.ma.us.