REMEMBER!
A login (username/password) is required to access NHS eBooks/databases from outside of school.
(Click above (NPS Google Login Required)
Big Six
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1. Task Definition - Define the information problem. - Identify information needed. |
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2. Information-Seeking Strategies - Determine all possible sources. - Select the best sources. |
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3. Location and Access - Locate sources (intellectually and physically). - Select the best sources. |
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4. Use of Information - Engage (e.g. read, hear, view, touch). - Extract relevant information. |
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5. Synthesis - Organize from multiple sources. - Present the information. |
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6. Evaluation - Judge the product (effectiveness). - Judge the process (efficiency). |
WorldBook Student is a great starting point for research on a variety of topics. Expect generally short, "encyclopedic", overview articles about many subject areas.
PowerSearch searches across all of the Gale (publishing company) products that NHS owns. It's a great way to access information from a variety of sources, BUT it's IMPORTANT that you use the sorting and filtering options to identify the most relevant results for your needs.
Suggestion: Complete a keyword search across the entire NHS Gale eBook collection (>500 titles), or select a specific collection under Browse Collections (left side of page.)
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When researching historical topics, it is important to determine what kind of information your assignment requires. Here is a general guide to areas of basic research in the NHS library: |
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Print Resources |
eResources |
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United States History |
Located on main floor (sample sections): 973.2 – Colonial Period (1607-1775) 973.3 – Revolution and Confederation (1775-1789) 973.6 – Antebellum America (1845-1861) 973.7 – Civil War (1861-1865) 973.8 – Reconstruction and Gilded Age (1865-1900) 973.9 – 20th Century *check these numbers in the reference section for additional materials A-Z |
(Use subject guide to sort for history databases) |
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World History |
Located on main floor: 909 – World History 909.82 – 20th Century *check these numbers in the reference section for additional materials |
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Biography |
REF 920 - located on lower level |
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Timelines |
Located in Reference: REF 902 |
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Decades |
Located on main floor: 973.9 |
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Pop Culture |
Located in main floor: 306 |
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Primary Sources |
When looking for primary sources, search for your topic and “personal narrative” or “primary source”. For example… - Civil War and personal narrative. - Vietnam War and primary source. - Immigration and personal narrative. |
Websites with many primary sources
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Reference |
The reference section (REF) is located on the lower level. Find extensive information on your research topics here. For example: REF 973 |
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Evaluate your selection before using:
1. Authority?
2. Objectivity?
3. Currency?
4. Content Quality?