Humanities 3 Research

Hello Humanties 3 students. This post is for you, a master post of all the sources you can use for your Hum 3 paper research and all the ways the library can help you!

Finding Sources

Recommended databases:

• U.S. History in Context
• World History in Context
• Research in Context
• Boston Globe Newspaper, 1980-Present

Guide and Video tutorials to using the Library Databases:

• Tool Walkthrough for Database Articles
• How to send an article to Google Drive
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms

Books:

• BAA Library Catalog
• Check out the display of books the library interns made in front of Mr. Sullivan's room.
• Feel free to browse the library's shelves in the pod area.

eBooks:

• Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Axis 360-- your library ID is baaSTUDENTID (so baa55555 for example)

Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source is reliable:

• Currency
• Relevancy
• Accuracy
• Authority
• Purpose

Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.

Creating Citations

• All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the right hand side of the article for "Citation Tools"
• Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources
• KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.

Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!

Getting Writing Help

The library is open and able to help with research, writing, and proofreading your essay! We have tutors available 3:00-4:30 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You can also always ask Ms. Marz or any member of the library team for help and we will be there for you.