Grade 8 History - Research Paper
Hello, 8th Grade History Students! You'll find links to the online resources you'll need for your research here. If you need help at any time, contact Emily in the library.
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Sources
You have three distinct information needs for this project. The library has a variety of sources for each need. Find sources for each body paragraph below:
Body Paragraph 1: Historical Context
- Relevant history and sociology books are available in Hannah and Alyssa's rooms. For more, visit the Thaxter Library Catalog.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library - A database of reference books in ebook format. This is a great place to begin your research.
- Research in Context - A database which includes reference book, journal, magazine and newspaper articles, plus images, videos, and audio files.
To cite articles from these databases: See Source Citation at the end of the article.
If you’re using the research databases from home, you may be asked to log in. You'll find a list of database user names and passwords here.
Body Paragraph 2: Poet's Life
- Relevant biographies are available in Hannah and Alyssa's rooms. For more, visit the Thaxter Library Catalog.
- Gale Literature Resource Center - A rich sources of biographies and interviews. Click on Biographies on your results page.
To cite articles from this database: See Source Citation at the end of the article.
If you’re using the research databases from home, you may be asked to log in. You'll find a list of database user names and passwords here.
Body Paragraph 3: Analyze One Poem
- Poetry collections and anthologies are available in Hannah and Alyssa's rooms. For more, visit the Thaxter Library Catalog.
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