Library Class Guides
English 10: Sula Research
Newspaper Archives:
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.
Resources:
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
Year ranges to search:
1919-1923
1927
1937-1941
1965
Topics/Terms:
Google Doc with some potential search terms
How to Search Google Docs:
English 10 LOTF Inspired Research
English 10: The Kite Runner
Suggested Digital Maine Library Links
English 11 The Things They Carried
Newspaper Archives:
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
Resources:
New York Times Archives https://www.nytimes.com/search/
Washington Post Archives - (1877-Present)
Year ranges and terms search
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"
French/Spanish III: Country Research
USH Policy Paper
Book Resources:
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.
CEHS Resources:
Click here for some help searching with databases.
Flipster (CEHS Magazine subscriptions)
Check the Database Password List to see how to access these resources
Maine Digital Library Recommendations:
Maine News (ProQuest) - A variety of Maine-based newspapers
Jordan Policy Paper
Print resources are on a cart in the classroom
Recommend CEHS Digital Resources
Maine Digital Library Recommended Resources:
WH2 Sophomore Research Project
Useful CEHS Library Databases:
Flipster (CEHS Magazine subscriptions)
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post
Maine Digital Library Recommendations
Websites:
Lessons:
Searching for information online - avoiding misinformation
Searching in library databases - finding the right information
Freshmen Physics: Scientists' Biographies
Databases:
Digital Maine Library: World Book Encyclopedia
Digital Maine Library: In Context: High School (Gale)
Digital Maine Library: World Book Encyclopedia
The Gilded Age and Progressive Era Biography (HUSH)
Project Description - Flaim
Project Description - Jordan
Book List
Print books the CEHS library has related to this project
Digital Resources
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)
City of Thieves by David Benioff: Primary Sources (Monsters and Madness)
Historical Newspapers and Magazines:
New York Times: Times Machine Archive
Library of Congress - Chronicling America
How to search each source:
Helpful Links:
Psych of Growth & Development - Psychology Theories
Website Links:
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-a-theory-2795970
https://www.explorepsychology.com/psychology-theories/
Library Links:
Science In Context - Search the theory name
Book List - books available in print at the CEHS Library
APES Summer Work
Resources for Articles:
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
Resources for Books:
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
APUSH Policy Paper (Young)
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.
Library Resources (Print):
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.
Library Resources (Digital):
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)
Newspapers available through CEHS:
Digital Magazines through CEHS
Digital Maine Library Resources:
Maine News - a single location where you can search the following newspapers: Bangor Daily News, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, Maine Times, Portland Press Herald, and Sun Journal. This is a good resource for students focusing on a local issue.
Environment Complete (EBSCO): "environment journals covering ecosystem ecology, energy, environmental policy, sustainability and other related subjects"
FSTA - Food Science and Technology Abstracts: "scientific and technological literature relating to food, beverages and nutrition".