Part I - Social Studies
1. For this project, you will be researching one of the topics below and typing a 1 1/2 page, 250-300 word, two paragraph essay.
2. You will compose 1 Works Cited page. Requirements:
5 total sources
4 different types of sources: either a book, website, periodical, or journal article.
We will be using the St. X Databases which will allow you to view a variety of sources.
Part II - English
Ms. Roberson will guide you through parenthetical citations & works cited page.
3. You will create your Works Cited page in MLA style formatting. For a quick reference as to how MLA formatting looks :
OWL @ Purdue, Works Cited Page
Basic Format
OR
use NoodleTools to create citations and format your Works Cited page.
4. You must use 3 quotes with proper parenthetical citation in your essay.
The background and significance of one of the following battles of the Napoleonic Wars:
The background and significant impact of one of the following revolutionary leaders:
It takes information to find information! Knowing something about your subject beforehand is a big help!
Tip - check your textbook to get some basic "search terms" for your topic.
Example : The Great Fear OR peasant uprising OR "Grand Peur" - there are different terms to search, experiment with your search terms until you get the results you want
Consult reputable history websites:
"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" - a George Mason University exhibit
Essays are very helpful. Cross linked to powerful primary source images.
"Ctrl F" within essays to search for specific terms. Be sure to look AROUND the screens.
GVRL offers a collection of specialized reference eBooks for multidisciplinary research. Provides context through in-depth content for deep background reading.
Click the advanced search tab to enter multiple keywords for pinpoint searching. Be as specific as possible.
When you get the list of search returns, click the blue "View Text" tab at the bottom of the entry, not the title of the article. The returns will give you the source of the record, and a brief summary of the contents so you can make a quick, informed decision about whether the resource will work for you.
Once you open the record, if you still aren't sure that the article is for you, do a "Ctrl F" to search within the article and it will take you to every place that word or phrase is mentioned.
All kinds of resources such as
Reference books,
periodicals (magazines, newspapers, journals)
podcasts, videos
primary sources
​links to recommended websites
