North Hunterdon High School Media Center
Freshman Research Paper
Review the Media Center research packet
General Information about the may be found in any general encyclopedia, such as Grolier Encyclopedia Online. Do not use Wikipedia for this project.
Subject Headings Think of alternative terms for the topic, e.g. atom bomb, the A-bomb.
Books on your subject may be found in the online catalog.
E-Books on your topic may be found at: http://find.galegroup.com/gvrl/start.do?prodId=GVRL&userGroupName=anna70394
Articles on your subject may be found by using any of the following electronic databases,
Access Newspaper Archive Facts on File Modern World History
Biography Resource Center EBSCOhost Web-MasterFILE Premier
ABC-CLIO American Gov’t,World History or American History Elite 500 Journal Articles (found in InfoTrac)
EBSCOhost Student Research Center SIRS
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Websites: Subject Directories which may contain information on the subject:
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What is a primary source?
A primary source is a document, speech, or other sort of evidence written, created or otherwise produced during the time under study. Primary sources offer an inside view of a particular event. Examples include:
Original documents: autobiographies, diaries, e-mail, interviews, letters, minutes, news film footage, official records, photographs, raw research data, speeches
Creative works: art, drama, films, music, novels, poetry
Relics or artifacts: buildings, clothing, DNA, furniture, jewelry, pottery
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Big6: Learn about the research process in six simple steps
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Search-planning worksheet: Think about your search terms and sources before you begin your research
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Note-taking grid: Organize your notes and prepare your outline as your research
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NoodleBib6: The easy way to prepare your Works Cited page; see a librarian for password info
Tips for citing databases in NoodleTools (MLA starter mode)
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If you used a database to find … |
Select citation type … |
On the
screen that asks, "Where can other people find this source?"
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On the
screen that asks, "How can your reader find this online?"
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An article originally published in a magazine |
Magazine |
Online |
Subscription database |
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An article originally published in a newspaper |
Newspaper or newswire |
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A viewpoint essay originally published in an Opposing Viewpoints book |
Reference source |
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An article originally published in the database (such as an article in Worldbook Online) |
Reference source |
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Adapted from Primary Source Pathfinder by Ginny Konefal: |
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Virtual Library Department. home page. 6 Jan. 2006. Springfield Township High School. 11 Jan. 2006 <http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/primary.html>. |
©NHHS Media Center, January 8, 2007