 | Library Books -
Links to find books at JA and at Rochester Public Library: |
 | Research Resources-
Search and find the basics and more with:
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| > |  | >Biographyonline.net/
(Reliable website)
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 | Paper Writing Links -
Find help with MLA citations, bibliographies, etc. |
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|  | > www.easybib.com Helps with creating citations, bibliographies & works cited pages |
 | For Advanced Users-
(for searching beyond general background info): |
| > |  | >Google.com/Adv. Search
(google only .gov sites) |
Really Advanced Challenges for researchers:
Ying and Yang (some good / some bad)
Can You Find Additional Sides or Dimensions to the story?
Can you find additional dimensions to the story? What is missing or has been left out of the story and can you find that? After you find the basics, can you discover unusual truths (from reliable sources)?
 
Mr. Peabody, the time traveling dog.
Can you Locate PRIMARY DATA on your topic?
After getting the basics, can you find primary data that (like Mr. Peabody) takes you back in time and cuts through writer and historian bias? Look for exact quotes or interviews, letters, photos, scientific dataor discoveries, newspapers or anything else from that time in history (again use a reliable source).
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 | Finished early?
Need extra non-graded learning opportunities to take you On Beyond? |
Additional reading / listening for those finishing early, or
who have web access and free time on the weekend.
>Why Study History - By the American History Association (article)
> George Washington, Slave Catcher (NY Times Opinion Piece, Feb. 16, 2015)
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Additional thought provoking materials:
> Aspen Ideas Festival: David Brooks 'character' speech (NPR)
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