World War I (Fant & Ford)

Recommended Sources

Note: Database passwords are available online and at the front desk.

• Encyclopaedia Britannica - general background

• World History in Context (Gale) - world history database

• Modern World History Online (Facts on File) - world history database

• Biography in Context (Gale) - great if you are focusing on a person

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library - reference e-books (direct link to history)

E-Books and Books

• WWI e-Books - new curated collection of WWI e-books!!

  • The Christmas truce of 1914

  • Harlem Hellfighters

  • Medicine on the battlefield

  • Trench warfare

  • Women in World War I

  • World War I aftermath

  • World War I and the age of modern warfare

  • World War I battles

  • World War I causes

  • World War I : primary documents on events from 1914 to 1919

  • World War I leaders

  • World War I weapons

• AHS Library Catalog - actual books (we have some GREAT ones!)

Pre-Search Mapping Exercise

Why take the time to do pre-search mapping?

• Be more intentional in thinking about search terms/phrases

• Build vocabulary about the topic

• Create a more robust/helpful search with better results

• Be mindful of exploring variety of resources

What's the pre-search mapping process?

• Track search terms/phrases

• Identify sources of information

• Skim and scan 2-3 articles or resources per information source

• Record terms, big ideas, concepts, NOT take notes or focus on facts

• See, think, and wonder with your partner

What will it look like?

• Here's a sample pre-search strategy map from a library colleague:

Citing E-Books

Some of our e-book providers like Gale provide ready-made citations, just like the research databases. For others, you will need to create a citation.

Cite an e-book just as you would the print version, with a little added information about how you accessed it. A basic citation for The Gilded Age looks like this:

Curley, Robert. Renewable and Alternative Energy. New York: Britannica Educational Pub., in Association with Rosen Educational Services, 2012. Destiny Discover. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

If you are only using a single chapter of the book, include that:

Curley, Robert. "Harnessing Water: Hydropower." Renewable and Alternative Energy. New York: Britannica Educational Pub., in Association with Rosen Educational Services, 2012. Destiny Discover. Web. 15 Dec. 2016.

In EasyBib, choose the Book tab, click the Manual Cite link, and then the Online Database tab. Complete the form and add to your works cited!

Citing Sources & Academic Integrity

Why cite sources? In addition to avoiding the consequences of plagiarism and increasing your credibility, you are participating an ongoing scholarly conversation. It is important for your audience to be able to find your sources, so they can enter into the dialogue as well.

Your school subscription to NoodleTools can help you format and track citations and the AHS Research Handbook can help with all stages of the research process.

There are three ways to get started with NoodleTools:

From Drive, click the G Suite NoodleTools button (click the Google "waffle" menu at the top right of any Google apps screen, then click "More")

Go to NoodleTools.com and enter your Spyponders username under "Access via G Suite"

Use our direct link for students: https://my.noodletools.com/logon/signin?domain=spyponders.com

The first time you enter you will need to create a new account and select your school and year of graduation. If you need help logging on please see me or check out this short tutorial.