Hum 3 Research Resources

Hello Humanities 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: 
Use the password "fenway" to access databases from home.

• Gale in Context U.S. History                                                                                                 This Database is your go-to for Hum 3! There are thousands of great articles for you to use as sources.

• Gale in Context World History
• Gale in Context Global Issues
• Boston Globe Newspaper, 1980-Present

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:

• How to use the topic finder and Advanced Search to narrow your research
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article
• How to send an article to Google Drive

Physical Books:

• BAA Library Catalog
• Check out the books on top of the shelves in front of Mr. Sullivan's room.
• Feel free to browse the library's shelves in the pod area.
• We can also show you things you can check out from the Boston Public Library.

eBooks:

• Gale Virtual Reference Library
• Sora (search for Boston Arts Academy, your login is your bostonK12 email).

Creating Citations

• All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
• 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.
• Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources

Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!

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.

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 Tuesdays and Thursdays. You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Solano for help and we will be there for you.