A Hotlist on $Famous People$

A Hotlist on $Famous People$
An Internet Hotlist on $ Famous People $

created by Mrs. Baker
Marlboro High School Media Center

Introduction
The Media Center has many resources to help you learn about the 'accomplishments, obstacles and legacies' of your particular millionaire. Start with books and encyclopedias, then look for magazine and newspaper articles. There is even a database specializing in biographical information. When you know enough about your topic to be able to properly evaluate information from the web, use a good search engine, like Google, to find web pages about your topic. When you're all done, use NoodleTools to help you create your Works Cited page and use PowerPoint for your presentation. Just click on the links below and follow the instructions. Ask Mrs. Baker if you have trouble or questions that need answering. You can also use these databases from home, but you'll need to know the special passwords. Make sure to get a 'Home Use Info' pamphlet from Mrs. Baker if you plan to continue your research at home.

The Internet Resources

Books

IPAC - Use our online catalog to search for books about your topic. Search by KEYWORD, click any interesting title and add it to your list. When you have finished searching and are ready to locate your books, print your list.

Encyclopedias

Grolier Online Encyclopedias - An encyclopedia is a great place to do background research. This site offers three different encyclopedias!

Magazines and Newspapers

EBSCO - Check off MAS Ultra and Newspaper Source, then click CONTINUE. Type your search term on the FIND line and select full-text before clicking the SEARCH button.
Proquest - New York Times - Click Connect to Proquest. The set Database to News - ProQuest Newspapers; Date Range - All; Limit Results to - Full text; then type your search term on the Basic Search Line and click Search

Biographical Database

GaleNet - Click Proceed on the Infotrac screen, then type your search term on the Subject line and click Search. DO NOT SPECIFY a particular type of search - you will get more results if you let the database do a general search.

The Internet and Works Cited Help

Google - Use this powerful search engine to find websites about specific topics. Use the image search function to find pictures, too!
NoodleTools - If you need help citing your work in MLA format, use this site! Click on the link to Subscription Tools - NoodleBib, then choose MLA Advanced, say 'No Thanks' when it asks for your email address, then follow onscreen directions.

Content by Mrs. Baker, bakerm@marlboroschools.org
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listfamoumr.html
Last revised Tue Jun 23 11:03:20 US/Pacific 2009