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U.S. I Research Guide

This research guide was created to help guide you to a variety of good sources on your topic. 

Search Strategies
Learn how to ​find the information you need, by using keywords in the databases and Google.
Citation and Copyright 
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Learn how to properly cite your sources and the tools you can use to do it.
Writer's Resources
Learn how to outline, draft, revise, and edit from the WHS Writing Center.

Reference Resources
  • World Book Encyclopedia Advanced
  • Encyclopedia Britannica High School Edition 
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​Library Catalog: Print Books, eBooks, Audiobooks, Films
  • ​Destiny Quest: Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs, etc), as well as it's selection of ebooks and audiobooks from any Internet connected device.​​
Databases
WORLD BOOK: Advanced: This database will provide you with background (reference) information on your topic, as well as secondary and primary sources. 
ABC-CLIO: All Databases
  • ABC CLIO: American History: This database will provide you with detailed information on historical events, with corresponding primary sources, etc.
  • ABC CLIO: Pop Culture Universe
​GALE: All Databases
  • Gale: U.S. History in Context
  • Gale: Biography in Context: This database will provide you with a great reference articles on your historical figures as well as magazine, journal and newspaper articles. It has links to audio and video sources and recommends websites.

​Primary Sources
  • Historical Newspapers: Use this database to search through copies of The New York Times from the 1850's through 2008 and The Boston Globe from the 1870's through 1979. (database)
  • National Archives, Docs Teach: Primary sources from the American Revolution to contemporary United States. (website)
  • National Archives, Vault (website)
  • Library of Congress, American Memory Project: A huge collection of "written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience." (website)
  • American State Papers: Visit Your Library 24/7 for the BPL Card # (database)
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  • RESEARCH
    • Research Guides
    • Your Library 24/7
    • Citation and Copyright
    • Research Rubric
  • READ
    • Recommendations
    • Library Advisory Council
    • Booklists
    • Getting Started with eBooks and Audiobooks
    • 2020 One School One Story- Summer Reading
    • 2021 One School One Story-Summer Reading
  • DIGITAL RESOURCES
    • Online Resources
    • Sora eBooks and Audiobooks
  • TEACH
    • Library/Lab Sign-up
    • Research and Writing
    • Teaching Toolkits
    • Web 2.0 Tools
    • SAMR Model at WHS
    • Screencasts
  • LEARN
    • Screencasts & Tutorials
    • Digital Citizenship
    • ELL in the Library
  • SUCCEED
    • Family Support
    • Career Center
  • VISIT
    • Lunch in the Library
    • Location, Hours and Contact
    • Policies and Procedures
    • Meet the Staff
    • Our Mission
    • Hosting PD in the Library
    • Waltham High School
    • Waltham Public Library
    • FAQ