Databases

Academic Journals

• Publication containing academic articles written by professionals with authority on the subject area (ex. professors, researchers, historians)

JSTOR

Academic OneFile

Advanced Placement Source

Expanded Academic ASAP

History Reference Center

Periodicals

• General articles from newspapers or magazines

General OneFile

Infotrac Newsstand

Issue-Based

• Collections of different types of resources centered around specific issues

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Don't forget to get the username & password from Ms. Torp or Ms. Courtney!

Database Tips

• Choose ADVANCED SEARCH

• Use the Boolean term "AND" to connect your search terms

  • Think of different ways to word your search terms

• Check out the abstract to get an idea of what each article is about

Works Cited/Bibliography

The number one rule of research is to KEEP TRACK OF YOUR SOURCES

If you cannot tell us where your information came from, then that information is tantamount (equal to) useless.

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