Students will...
Locate print and digital sources that best support topic.
Locate and effectively find information using databases.
Use advanced search strategies to broaden or narrow their search.
Be able to evaluate an online source for bias, accuracy, etc. using a method-such as SIFT.
MyBib
MyBib will create MLA citations you will need for your project.
Google Drive
Consider making a folder in Google Drive. Upload pictures, articles and use documents to store your research.
As you search, you may need to either broaden or narrow your search.
Tips for Broadening Search Results
Use Boolean Logic - OR
Tips for Narrowing Search Results
Use Boolean Logid - AND or NOT
Add keywords - Example: medical technology AND ethics
Use alternative keywords
Secondary sources are sources created by someone who did not experience the event. They are an important part of your research as they provide analysis and discussion of the event after the impact is already known. You are creating a secondary source right now!
Find basic information and some in depth resources. Includes primary sources, images, video, and more.
Covers all subjects including science, history, economics, etc.
A special Google Search that only looks at academic articles
Focuses just on history. This is a college level resource, but has a useful AI summary tool that means you can read a shorter version of the things you find.
You can check books out at the library by telling them your student number!
Log in with your LibraryGo Barcode:
22091600 + Student ID
Primary sources were written during or close to the time of your event. They can be interviews, newspapers, images, letters, speeches and more.
Contains millions of letters, speeches, images and videos from around the United States.
Most useful for World War II, British history and presidential papers.
Archive of old newspapers from the New York Times, Washington Post and More
Videos, pictures and documents from around Minnesota
Video? Be able to evaluate a website for bias, accuracy, etc using a method such as SIFT.
