World History

Medieval & RENAISSANCE research

Assignment Sheet:

Mr. Johnson

below are resources to assist you with your research project

Some of our electronic library resources may need these Creek login credentials

Part One: Issues and Controversies Database Article

Pick one of these topics. Read the article carefully and cite it in NoodleTools. This is the starting point for your research and the bulk of your evidence for your paper will come from this article.

Part Two: Print Books and eBooks

CCHS Library Catalog - Search the library catalog for print resources on the library shelves and electronic access

Browse:

- Defining Documents in World History: Renaissance & Early Modern Era (1308-1600)
- Use a Ctrl F search to navigate the Great Events from History and Great Lives from History series - (also available as physical print books in the reference area) :
  - - - Great Events from History: The Middle Ages, 477-1453
        Great Events from History: Renaissance & Early Modern Era, 1454-1600

Explore:

Part Three: Extra Research Databases

Expand this menu to select a specific ABC-CLIO Database

Click here for all CCHS Library research databases

Websites:

Use the CCHS Website Evaluation Rubric to ensure your website is good for an academic paper
To get better Google search results, try typing site:edu, or site:org, or site:gov + name of topic
Examples:

- - - - site:org "treaty of versailles"
        site:edu pompeii
        site:gov "pearl harbor"

Remember, to search for keywords on a web page or within an online document, use Ctrl + F
How to Cite a Website in NoodleTools

Part Four: Resources for Additional Help

- - - Tips for writing your thesis statement
    - Cherry Creek Library Citation Help Page
    - See the Cherry Creek Library Website for more help
    - Video: Finding Your Focus: How to Craft an Arguable Thesis
    - Finalizing your paper (export, format, in-text)

Contact a teacher-librarian for further assistance:

Ms. Gray

Ms. Kramer

Mrs. Mahoney