Each student will develop a research-driven narrative of a famous historical event of their own choosing.
For this assignment, you will research the topic using library resources and the internet. Your topic and the time period surrounding your person will determine which sources are the most useful to you.
Locating Reliable Academic Sources
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Gale eBooks This link opens in a new windowReference (encyclopedia and dictionary) articles.
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Academic Search Elite (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowParticularly good for magazine and news articles.
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OneSearch (Rod Library) This link opens in a new windowRod Library's online catalog. Includes all of our physical materials and many (but not all) of our digital materials. Great for books and scholarly journal articles.
Newspapers (specifically)
If you are looking for news sources from the time of the event, you will be limited by what you can access, but it is definitely worth looking!
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New York Times This link opens in a new window
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Nexis Uni This link opens in a new windowNews, business, legal, medical, and academic resources. News coverage from 1980 to present.
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NewspaperARCHIVE.com This link opens in a new windowHistorical newspapers, dating from 1607 to the present.
Primary Sources
If you want to dig deeper, we have a phenomenal resource guide to walk us through choosing where to search less recent topics. Knowing which geographic area and years you are most interested in is helpful before you jump into the sources.
Advanced Google Search
The open web can also be useful, but you will have the most luck if you utilize advanced search techniques. If you hit a paywall, reach out to your librarian to see if we can access the article through Rod Library!
