Electronic Starters/Overviews
- Culture GramsGreat country information, rich on culture and traditions as well as basic country overviews, lots of short videos and pictures.
Here are the links to SOME VERY helpful starting points for this project. Remember, your library is open 24/7! You can access these resources from home with an ID&PW, available from the library.
- Global Issues in ContextExcellent country information, use the source Worldmark Encyclopedia of Nations.
Noodle Tools
- Noodle ToolsIf you don't have an account, or need help please ask. There are Noodle Handouts available, too.
Use Noodle to create your Works Cited.
MLA @ KHS
Don't forget, the library has several copies of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 8th Ed.
Statistical Information
These sites give you a quick snapshot about countries, including maps and overviews.
Country Current Events
- SIRS Leading IssuesA browsable list of researchable issues, or use the search function.. Each topic has overview articles, viewpoint articles, multimedia in a student-friendly package. ID & PW needed from home.
If you are exploring a cultural/politcal/controversial issue related to your book's country or culture, try one of the following databases which specialize in topics such as Child Labor, The Middle East Conflict, Discrimination, etc.
- Opposing ViewpointsThis is one of my favorite sources, articles from a variety of sources on oodles of topics. It's particularly good for "controversial topics." Ask if you need help using this resource, you'll need an ID&PW to use this from home, available from the library desk.
Google Search
Use Google to locate and review a website for your project..
Books
Peoples of the AmericasISBN: 0761470506Publication Date: 1999-01-01
You have a small sampling of Latin American books on the cart for you. Or, use the catalog link below to locate print sources that might be helpful. Highly Recommended: Cultures of the World series!
Books
Use the Catalog to locate additional print resources.