The document provides guidance on evaluating and selecting sources for research. It recommends Wikipedia for quick overviews but not as a main source. Gale PowerSearch and ABC-CLIO are recommended for in-depth research while Culturegrams, Grolier, and World Book provide basic topic information. The Library of Congress and museum websites can also offer primary sources. Students are instructed on how to access the school library databases from the website.

1. Ms. Doyle District Librarian Historical Fiction Research

2. Image Attibution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/will-lion/2595497078/sizes/z/in/photostream/

4. What do you think about using these sites for research? Thumbs up, down or sideways: Wikipedia CNN Yahoo Answers Gale PowerSearch The New York Times Printed book The World Book Personal website Encyclopedia

5. Evaluating Information Don’t believe everything you read Who publishes the site? .gov, .edu, .com? Who wrote it and what makes them an expert? Always compare multiple sources Image Attribution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeeperez/2453225588/

6. Image Attribution: http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/in_popular_culture.png Take 1 minute to talk to the person sitting next to you: When should you use Wikipedia? To get a quick overview of your research topic? As the main source of information for your research paper? When reading about a pop culture topic of personal interest? When making an important decision about your health? To see what sources the article’s author’s used? Share opinions with the class.

7. 1. Get basic information about your topic: Grolier, World Book, Culturegrams 2. Go more in-depth: ABC-CLIO History databases 3. Find very specific information/articles: Gale PowerSearch DO NOW: Find these five sources on your bookmark. -- Mark Culturegrams, Grolier or World book with the number 1 -- ABC-CLIO with a 2 -- Gale PowerSearch with a 3 Recommended Sources

8. How to Find Databases/Catalog A. Go to your school website B. Click “Library” in the menu, then choose Library Home Page You can also find link to database passwords on Library Home Page (must log in to Edline)

20. Other Resources Library of Congress (U.S. history)

21. Other Resources Library of Congress (U.S. history) Look for terms like narratives, primary sources, documents, diaries, journals, “voices of”. . .

22. Other Resources Museums & university websites

23. Contact me at doylem @ loswego .k12.or.us At LOHS on Mondays (usually) and Fridays (sometimes) Need help?