Mrs. Bischoff ~ The Cold War Research

Definition of Cold War: 1) A state of political tension and military rivalry between nations that stops short of full-scale war, especially that which existed between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II.  2) A state of rivalry and tension between two factions, groups, or individuals that stop sort of open, violent confrontation.

You will be conducting research in preparation for a magazine page on the "Cold War".

See your class handout for more details on the assignment.

Available resources:

VRC Databases > History/Geography Section

• ABC-CLIO World History/Modern Era (The Cold War Era)
• SIRS Decades (1950's, 1960's, etc)
•  Issues & Controversies in American History (NATO, Cuban Missile Crisis)

Ebook Collection (Access through Destiny Library Services) 

• Communism and its Collapse 
• Vietnam War
• The Cold War

Print Collection (Search Destiny Library Catalog) 

• The Cold War: A History in Documents
• The Real History of the Cold War: A New Look at the Past
• America, Russia, and the Cold War 1945-1984
•  Encyclopedia of the Cold War- Political, Social, Military History
•  and more.............................

See Mrs. Hatcher if you have any questions regarding additional resources.  

Mrs. Gandt~ English 11H Research Paper

Here is your opportunity to become a minor authority on one aspect of an American author.  You will also learn formal research paper techniques that you will use for this assignment and for assignments in your senior year and in college. The assignment will receive 3 MAJOR GRADES:  1) preliminary steps, 2) CONTENT (x 2) and 3) MLA format.  Therefore, in addition to the finished product, it is very important to do all preliminary steps on time and according to instructions.  If you do so and follow all other instructions and guidelines this assignment can be easy and enjoyable.

THE ASSIGNMENT

You will research and write a traditional research paper about a unique aspect of the writing style of your ‘Independent reading’ author.

THE THESIS

As you start to learn about your author, you will develop a thesis about your author and his/her literature.  You will NOT just research the author’s life.   Your Independent Reading book will be your primary source.  Your THESIS STATEMENT may revolve around one of the following categories:

a)      the ethnic characteristics of your author’s works;

b)      a common theme in your author’s works;

c)      a person or event that had a major influence on your author;

d)      autobiographical aspects of your author’s literature;

e)      genre chosen;

f)       etc.

TO BEGIN

Get an OVERVIEW of your author and his/her literature by using the reference works on listed on the assignment on the blogspot (www.wardmelvillehighschoollibrary.blogspot.com). *Virtual  Reference Collection → Literature/Language→ Literature Resource Center or Bloom’s Literary reference→Search (author, etc.) will provide access to best info.   *See your school librarian for username and password for the VRC

 

Read several pieces about your author to begin to SELECT A THESIS relevant to your outside reading novel that will be used as a primary source.

SOURCE CARDS- See handout for example.  Mrs. "H." will instruct you in using Noodletools notecards during class.

  

CITATION of SOURCES:  A helpful website  http://www.plagiarism.org/citing-sources/overview/

Ebook Collection

Read an e-book from our collection

Brrrrrrr!  The cold is keeping most of us inside these days.  Did you get a new e-Reader (Kindle, Nook) or tablet during the holidays?  Check out our growing e-book collection of fiction and non-fiction titles.  They are all FREE!
 

And we have an App for that!  Contact your school librarian if you would like instructions for downloading our e-book app (Follett Shelf Enlight).  Directions for downloading public library e-books are also available.  

You can also access our e-books through the Internet using the school's Destiny Library Services.

1. Go to Destiny Library Services located on the left side of the Three Village Home Page
2. Click on Ward Melville High School
3. Click on Ward Melville Library e-books
4. Browse the collection by author, subject, genre, etc. 
5. Access a selected item with your network log in and password.

VRC site of the month: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Looking for information on careers?

 Check out the Occupational Outlook Handbook located within our school's VRC database collection.  

Summary:  This database contains information on descriptions of careers, work environment, education and training requirements, possibilities for advancement, job outlook, and the typical earnings.

Ms. Muller~ Spanish Countries Brochure

 

Due Date:
Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Objectives: To develop a knowledge and understanding about Latin American geography through the research and presentation of each, individual country.

Procedure: Create a brochure as specified below.

Requirements:
Front Cover must be colorful and represent the country in one way or another.
Information must be written in Spanish.
Information must be cited.

Content:
Where is the country located? What is the capital?
At least 7 statistics or “Fun Facts”
A moment/day of importance in their history.
One or two important figures (people).

Information Resources @ Destiny Library Services

Virtual Reference Collection

• Culturegrams (World Edition)

• World Atlas & Culture Online

• World Book Online> Student Version

Citation Resources

Noodletools Citation System
 

The best of the year!

It's that time of the year when we start getting the best of in apps, books, music, etc. 
Here are some of the best of in Apps, Literature,

Top 10 Apps (School Library Journal Review)

Best Books of 2013 (Goodreads Choice Awards)

 Best Young Adult Fiction (NPR's Book List)

The best in music (NPR's All Songs Considered)

Database of the Month: SIRS Knowledge Source

Spotlight on SIRS Knowledge Source. 

This mega database includes the following: Researcher, Government Reporter, Renaissance and WebSelect

It contains full-text articles exploring controversial social, scientific, health, historic, business, economic, political, global and current events issues. Articles and graphics are selected from 1,500 domestic and international publications.

• The database contains summaries, overviews, Powerpoint slideshows, updated links and special in-depth features [monthly spotlight, comprehensive coverage of terrorism and natural disasters, Pro/Con, Curriculum Pathfinders, World Almanac and Maps.] World Conflicts explores 10 protracted, unresolved conflicts through maps, unbiased news articles, primary sources, books, and opinion pieces.
• SIRS® Issues Researcher covers the leading issues most studied and debated by students. 
• SIRS Government Reporter includes historic and government documents, directories and almanacs. 
• SIRS Renaissance provides current perspectives on the Arts & Humanities and SIRS 
• WebSelect features editorially selected web sites that are vetted daily.