Rise of the Dictator: Bad Guy Project
Created by Stacy Kitsis, AHS Librarian. Last updated: January 9, 2023.
Use this page to find and cite great sources for your Rise of the Dictator: Bad Guy Project assignment for Ms. Tessier and Ms. Cammarata.
Mini-Lesson: Pre-Search Mapping
Why take the time to do pre-search mapping?
Identify useful search terms and phrases
Build vocabulary about the topic
Explore variety of resources to find the most helpful
How do you do pre-search mapping?
Identify sources of information
Key track of good keywords and phrases
Skim and scan 2 to 3 articles or resources per source
Record terms, big ideas, concepts
Do not take detailed notes or focus on facts
See, think, and wonder with your group members
Recommended Library Databases
Tip: Search for your country, then use the Table of Contents to navigate to the time period covering the 1920s and 1930s. Use this article to generate keywords for searching in our history databases.
Gale in Context: World History (Gale)
Modern World History Online (Facts on File)
Tip: Use keywords gathered from other sources for a more targeted search in this database.
Citing Your Sources
Library databases make it easy to cite your sources! Just look for the Cite button at the top of each article.
NoodleTools can help you create and format your Works Cited page. You can also use it for notetaking and organizing your ideas.
Need more info? See Cite Your Sources or ask library staff for help!
