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DATABASES & ONLINE SOURCES
DATABASES & ONLINE SOURCES
Starting research means learning about your topic, getting an overview, checking for facts and dates of significant events, and finding names of noteworthy people. This is also when you want to keep track of search terms, including synonyms, and narrower and broader terms. Use your Portfolio Template to keep track (you should already have a copy of this). Use a PreResearch Planner to help.
Keywords for Databases
Keywords for Databases
Databases function differently than a Google Search. This video explains how adjusting your keywords will help you find the best results.
RESOURCES TO GET STARTED
RESOURCES TO GET STARTED
Off campus? Click on this password document to get the log in information.
ABC-CLIO WORLD HISTORY is a great database for gaining an overview and review of major events in World History. Chose "World History: Modern Era" from the homepage. Search using the specific revolution or independence movement name (for example: "Mexican Revolution"). Look for "reference article" as your result.
Username: cupertino
Password: pioneers
History Reference Center
History Reference Center
Click "Login" -> "History Reference Center" -> "World History"
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
Encyclopedia Britannica Online
This fact-checked online encyclopedia is a great starting point.
CultureGrams will give you an overview of your country, it's history, and customs.
MORE IN-DEPTH RESOURCES
MORE IN-DEPTH RESOURCES
JSTOR History Database
JSTOR: Basic Search Tips
JSTOR: Advanced Search Tips
Using Search Terms: JSTOR
Using Search Terms: JSTOR
Use the text in previews of search results to consider additional search terms.
Use quotation marks " " around phrases for narrower results.
You can add new keywords in the search box of the "Refine results" sidebar to update your search.
Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Google Scholar can provide peer-reviewed articles and book excerpts. You can also find additional search terms to use when you search other databases, such as JSTOR.
INFORMATION LITERACY
INFORMATION LITERACY
INTRO TO LATERAL READING
INTRO TO LATERAL READING
CRASH COURSE IN LATERAL READING
CRASH COURSE IN LATERAL READING
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