Welcome Historians!
Research Tips for Columbus
- What do you think?
- Make sure that you can access Noodle Tools; Use the Noodle Tools tab at the top of this page. (Remember to login using your CLEVER credentials, student ID& KCSD PW))
- Once you are logged in to Noodle:
- Create a project
- Share it with Waite/O'Sullivan/Augustine (choose the Columbus project + your period)
- ADVANCED ONLY: Share it with your group members
- Once you are logged in to Noodle:
- Start researching Columbus
- Download the Home Access PW Info
- You must be logged into your KCSD Google drive to access the above file.
- You will need the PWs for many of the resources below when working outside of KHS
- Use a variety of sources in multiple formats
- ADVANCED ONLY: Talk with each other so each group member uses a different kind of source
- Shop before you settle on your sources
- Once you find your three "keepers:"
- Advanced only: One source per person
- Cite the sources in Noodle
- Remember, the database articles automatically connect to Google drive and Noodle Tools
- Some sources allow you to copy, paste, and edit your citations
- The NT templates are super easy to use, but, you must follow directions!
- Read/view/listen and take notes for yourself
- HONORS ONLY: Annotate each of the three sources in Noodle
- ADVANCED ONLY: Use the assignment sheet directions for taking notes
- Download the Home Access PW Info
Select Resources
- Images of Columbus and His Voyages from LOCAn excellent collection of source material from the Library of Congress.
- Gale's EbooksA collection of 25 ebook articles from a variety of sources and perspectives about Columbus.
- Catalog Columbus CollectionMrs. Miller (thank you) pulled the Columbus related print books for you. We have some primary sources, too.
Helpful Databases (PW Protected)
- Biography in Context:Columbus portalThis is the direct link to a collection of resources related to Columbus.
- Gale US History in ContextA mini library with book articles; periodicals; and oodles of media. Articles/content download directly to both Noodle Tools and Google drive.
- Academic One FileSome overlap with the above resources, but some unique articles if you need to expand your search.
- Gale General One FileUse this database to find less academic content from a variety of magazines, newspapers, and news outlets.
FInding Columbus Sources Elsewhere
Use Google to search for websites, blogs, primary sources, and other accurate, reliable, and credible resources. Yes, the sources may not be objective, but the biases and opinions should come from historians, experts, and other authoritative voices related to Columbus.
Review
Remember:
Fact: A statement that is known to be true from actual experience or observation.
Opinion: A belief based on a person's own judgement, perceptions, or ideas.
Objective:Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Bias: A preference, or act of favoritism that interferes with impartial judgement and aims to influence people in a prejudiced direction.