Research for Advanced ESL
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Get Organized
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Reference Sources
Reference Sources will give you overview of subjects as well as help with definitions and key terms; For more information, be sure to look at the bibliographies for more information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help locate information.
Try
Reference Universe which allows you to search the indexes of every reference book in the PA collection for your topic using keywords.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the links below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog, and see a list of books on reserve.
OWH Library Catalog
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases. You can also view the databases by discipline or subject area Databases by Discipline
| Title of Database | About |
|---|---|
| American Decades | A cross-disciplinary source that provides a single, consistent reference to document and analyze periods of contemporary American social history. |
| American History Online | American History Online is an easy to use resource center that includes background information on all American History from the Colonial Era to the present. Includes biographies, events and topics, primary sources, timelines, images and video, etc. |
| Encyclopedia Britannica | An electronic version of the 32 volume encyclopedia |
| CQ Researcher | Covers American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs |
| Opposing Viewpoints Online | Offers pro/con arguments and essays on a variety of topics as well as general magazine searches. |
| Points Of View Reference Center | Another pro/con database. This covers more topics than opposing viewpoints, but usually with less content. Also includes a general magazine and reference search. |
Internet Resources
Remember, when you use Google be sure to evaluate a website before citing it! Learn more about Evaluating Websites. If you have any questions about the quality of a source, please ask your teacher or a librarian!!
Documentation
Make sure that you are Citing Sources and avoiding plagiarism. Remember, even images and maps need to be cited!
