When doing your database searches make sure you:
use the words "ancient Rome"
Use keywords for the topic you are investigating (Do NOT type in questions)
For best results start with broad searches and only narrow the topic if you have too many results
Search this POWERLibrary database using keywords, not questions.
Access through the Google apps menus (Green icon at the bottom.)
Use "ancient Rome" AND "keyword"
Limit to "full text"
PROS:
Trusted publishing company. Search multiple types of sources at once. Possibility of recently published articles depending on the topic. Topic finder helps you narrow your search. No advertising. Easy to cite.
CONS:
Harder to access and use than a google search. Must limit to "full text". Some of the articles will be hard to understand. You must think about your search results to make sure they are relevant. Limited images.
https://www.brainpop.com/search/?keyword=ancient%20rome
PROS;
Short fun videos with accompanying activities
CONS:
Not many topics specific to this project.
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Bell, Samantha. Ancient Rome. Focus Readers, 2020. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=7014307&bookId=93564557&search=ancient%20rome&language=0&position=726
De Deo, Keri. Romans. Mason Crest, 2019. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6795725&bookId=93564452&search=roman&language=0&position=1439
Loh-Hagan, Virginia. Ancient Rome. 45th Parallel Press, 2021. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=7361790&bookId=93820389&search=rome%20nonfiction&language=0&position=438
Randolph, Joanne. Living and Working in Ancient Rome. Enslow Publishing, 2020. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6039083&bookId=93820395&search=roman%20nonfiction&language=0&position=1084
Randolph, Joanne. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. Cavendish Square, 2019. https://edenhall.mackinvia.com/Reader/Launch?viaId=6261934&bookId=93564540&search=rome%20nonfiction&language=0&position=9725
These wesbites have multiple webpages on a variety of topics related to Ancient Rome. Use the site navigation to find information about your topic. (Do NOT search the site.)
https://www.dkfindout.com/us/search/ancient-rome/
PROS:
Easy to read, well-organized and clean interface. Reliable publishing company. Up to date. Lots of relevant topics listed.
CONS:
Not a lot of information on certain topics.
PROS:
Well organized and easy to use and understand. Authors are experts in history. Seem very relevant for this project (Lots of topic in one place.)
CONS:
No copyright date is listed and the authors have had some of the information posted there since 1997! Pop up ads and video ads at the top and bottom of the page.
https://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_rome.php
PROS: Well organized and easy to understand. Copyright 2021. Seems very relevant for this project. (lots of topics in one place.)
CONS:
Lots of advertising including video advertising and popups and advertising mixed in with content. The authors are not listed and do not say how they are authoritative (qualified to provide the information.)
I'm a little hesitant recommending this site.
PROS:
It's very organized and easy to use. It has a clean look and seems very relevant for this project. It has been updated recently.
CONS:
I can find no information about who created or published this site. No author OR publishing company is listed and their "About" section is intentionally vague. (Seems sketchy to me.) Some advertising present.
Seems perfect EXCEPT... It's written by a 14-year-old. I just can't recommend this.