APES Summer Work
APES Summer Work
Use the CEHS Library Database Password List to access the resources at home
CEHS Magazines - Includes Discover, Scientific American, National Geographic, and others
Portland Press Herald - Shared login
New York Times - Unique login
Washington Post - Shared login
Wall Street Journal - Shared login
Take a moment to browse the library collection this year and check something out for over the summer. When picking a book make sure it is something you will enjoy. Read the first few pages before deciding to take it home over the summer.
Dewey Decimal sections to browse:
500-599.99 - Science (all disciplines)
330 - Economics in general
333 - Economics of land and energy
363.7 - Social Science - Environmental Problems
610-619 - Medicine
When searching these archives remember to limit results to the time period you are responsible for.
Downloading the results as PDF files will result in a clearer image for your collage.
When searching you can combine terms by using AND between your terms. You can search for synonyms by linking them with OR. Searching for a phrase in "quotation marks" will return results for that exact phrase.
Library of Congress Newspapers (through 1963) https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/#tab=tab_advanced_search
New York Times Archives https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/
Washington Post Archives - (1877-Present) Sign in with the shared password and then go to "My Post" to access the archive in the left sidebar
Life Magazine - 1936- 1972
1919-1923
1927
1937-1941
1965
Google Doc with some potential search terms
The CEHS Library can get resources not available right now though interlibrary loan. This includes books as well as journals and papers.
International Science and Engineering Fair Abstract Database
Google Scholar - Searches academic papers of variving topics. Some things found here may have to be requested though interlibrary loan.
Gale Science in Context (Advanced Search)
JSTOR (Advanced Search) - Be sure to filter your search to your specific discipline. Jstor has articles to support many different fields of study. Using filters will help to limit the amount of time you have to spend filtering though results.
NoodleTools is a citation and research helper provided by the CEHS Library. This resource will help you format citations in APA format as well at provide you a place to take notes. Projects can be shared with your teacher.
Suggested Digital Maine Library Links
When searching these archives remember to limit results to the time period you are responsible for.
Downloading the results as PDF files will result in a clearer image for your collage.
When searching you can combine terms by using AND between your terms. You can search for synonyms by linking them with OR. Searching for a phrase in "quotation marks" will return results for that exact phrase.
You will be using NoodleTools to create a works cited for this project
New York Times Archives https://www.nytimes.com/search/
Washington Post Archives - (1877-Present)
1965 - 1975 -- Weapons of war - chemical warfare
Napalm AND Vietnam
Agent Orange
Operation Ranch Hand
Chemical warfare AND Vietnam
1965-1971 - American prisoners of war
"prisoner of war" OR "prisoners of war" AND Vietnam
POW AND Vietnam
1965 - 1980 - At home: protests
protest AND Vietnam
protest AND
1965 - 1975 –morale among American troops; drug use among American soldiers
Vietnam AND morale
1965 - 1972 –Medical care in-country and the role of nurses, medics and doctors
health AND Vietnam
Vietnam AND nurses OR nurse
Vietnam AND medics OR medic
1965-1972 --The draft: who was drafted; legal and illegal ways to avoid being drafted; statistics or demographics on draftees
Vietnam AND draft
war AND draft
draft dodge
draft dodger
1965 - 1975 -- healthcare and health issues (physical and mental) for returning veterans
veteran* AND Vietnam
veteran AND health AND Vietnam
1979 - 1982 – The Vietnam Memorial
"Vietnam Veterans Memorial"
New York Times: Times Machine Archive
Library of Congress - Chronicling America
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-theory-2795970
https://www.explorepsychology.com/psychology-theories/
Print Marerials - books available in print at the CEHS Library
Science In Context - Search the theory name
Print resources are on a cart in the classroom
Noodletools - You will use this to keep track of the sources you find to support your argument. You can also use the note and outline features within Noodletools if you choose to.
To find book resources use the Library Catalog. Search keywords relating to your topic. Avoid typing full sentences and stick to one or two key words. Make sure that your book is checked in at in the library before going to look for it in the shelf.
U Maine Catalog - We can borrow books available at the University of Maine through interlibrary loans. Books requested here will take a few days to arrive through the mail.
Check the Database Password List to see how to access these resources
Jstor - a database containing only scholarly/academic journals. This resource also has ebooks.
CQ Researcher: In-depth coverage of controversial current events. New reports are published 44 times per year.
Science in Context (Gale)
NewsBank - News articles of a wide range of topics
Maine Digital Library Recommendations
Google Scholar - Articles found here may require interlibrary loan to access
Project Description - Jordan
Print books the CEHS library has related to this project
U.S. History In Context (primary and secondary sources)
Black Freedom Struggle in the United States (primary sources)
World Book Advanced - Good for background information, has primary sources for some topics.
You can use Noodletools to keep track of your sources for this project
Exporting Noodletools to Google Docs (Video Demo)
Flipster (CEHS Magazine subscriptions)
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Maine Digital Library Recommendations
Google Scholar - Articles found here may require interlibrary loan to access
Searching for information online - avoiding misinformation
Searching in library databases - finding the right information