Nieman Cold War 

"Hot Spots" Research

Where to begin?

Research is a puzzle

The inquiry process can help give you some direction as you explore the resources shared below and develop your project.


Tips for database searching

1) Use Keywords - Basic words necessary to express your topic/idea

2) Boolean search indicators (AND, OR, NOT)

AND - combines keywords

OR - alternative wording

NOT - search for specific keywords, eliminating alternative wording

3) Add truncation as needed

(   )     Use parentheses to create groups of words linked together with OR 

* Use an asterisk (sometimes called a “wildcard”) to search a word that can end multiple ways  

“ “   Use quotation marks to search for a phrase (the words must appear in the article exactly as they appear in quotes) 

MLA Citation help

Mrs. M demonstrates how to use the My Bib extension.


Add the My Bib Extension to Google Chrome as an MLA helper.

When in doubt, check OWL MLA Citation Guide for how to cite Electronic Resources.

The SBHS In-text Citation Guide offers a refresher on MLA and in-text citation.