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Dr. Keller's HIST 1301: PBL & Germ Warfare

This guide provides titles of and links to library resources that can help you with your problem-based learning assignment. Here's a link to the Bedford Reader page. Other resources: PowerPoint slides, PBL Search Sheet (Word doc)

Have fun with your search, and let me know if you have questions or need help at any time!

I. Define Topic II. Devise Strategy III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web IV. Evaluate & Cite

I. Define Topic - reference sources in section III. below can help you with this part!

What topic are you researching?

List what you know about your topic -- who, what, when, where, why, and how:

What would you like to find out about your topic? What questions do you have? What are your learning issues?

 

II. Devise Strategy - create a flexible search plan, list key words/names

If you're researching a particular topic, such as "biological warfare", then you need to list as many synonyms and related key words as possible. Use the list of words to create multiple combinations with the word AND in order to have a successful search:

  • germ warfare, biological warfare, warfare, wmd, rules of engagement, blankets, handkercheifs
  • viruses, smallpox, variola, pox, disease, diphtheria, immunity, incubation period, contagious, burial practices
  • indians, native americans, tribes, Ottowa, Delaware, Mingo, Shawnee, Iroquois,indigenous
  • colonial, colonists, colonies, forts, soldiers, British, Fort Pitt, Ft. Pitt, General Amherst, U.S. History, French & Indian War, Bouquet
  • relations, trade, agreements, treaties, moving westward, manifest destiny, relationship
  • 1763, 18th century, 1700s
colonial
and
 indian*
and
 smallpox
or
  
or
  
or
colon*
and
 native american*
and
 pox
or
  
or
  
or
fort*
and
 tribe*
and
 disease*

So...what's the difference between KEYWORD v. SUBJECT searching?

  • Keyword search = to combine key words or for more specific search; finds items that contain your keywords
  • Subject search = for broad search or when you know terminology; finds items that are about that topic

TIPS:

  • Use symbols such as the * at the end of key words to pick up alternate endings. (colon* = colonial, colonies, colony, etc.)
  • Use keyword and subject searching together: start with a keyword search, find an item that's relevant, then look for subject headings within item descriptions and incorporate those subject words into your search strategy.

I. Define Topic II. Devise Strategy III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web IV. Evaluate & Cite

III. Search Sources

A. REFERENCE sources - Looking for background information or facts?

Sources labeled Ref are in print and available at the SAC Library, 2nd floor reference room. You can also check your local library catalog to see if they own a copy. Online databases require a login from off-campus.You can get login info HERE.

Location & Call No. Reference Source Title
Ref E45 .E53 1993 Encyclopedia of the North American Colonies (3 v.)
Ref E59 .P75 D62 1976 Native American Historical Demography: a critical bibliography
Ref E76.2 H43 1987 Handbook of the American Frontier: four centuries of Indian-white relationships (5 v.)
Ref E76.2 W35 1999 Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes
Ref E77 .A496 2003 American Indian History
Ref E77 .G15 1998 Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes (4 v.)
Ref E77 .S381 Historical and statistical information respecting the history, condition, and prospects of the Indian tribes of the United States; collected and prepared under the direction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs per act of Congress of March 3rd, 1847 (6 v.)
Ref E77 .W195 1985 Atlas of the North American Indian (mentioned on nativeweb.org site)
Ref E81 .E98 2005 Encyclopedia of Native American Wars & Warfare
Ref E89 .W35 1990 Who was who in Native American History: Indians and non-Indians from early contacts through 1900
Ref E93 .N32 2002 Native Americans
Ref E188 .P86 1999 Colonial America to 1763
Ref HV6322.7 E532 2005 Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity (3 v.)
Ref HV6322.7 .E53 1999 Encyclopedia of Genocide (2 v.)
Ref HV6431 .A537 2002 Historical dictionary of Terrorism
Ref HV6431 .E53 2003 Encyclopedia of World Terrorism
Ref HV6431 .K883 2003 Encyclopedia of Terrorism
Ref HV6431 .P798 2002 Psychology of Terrorism (4 v.)
Ref HV6431 .T4594 2003 Terrorism: a documentary history
Ref HV6432 .B56 2003 Bioterrorism (2 v.) - 1st chapter is on Native Americans!
Ref JX4505 .R465 1994 The laws of war : a comprehensive collection of primary documents on international laws governing armed conflict
Ref JZ1160 .N65 2002 Greenwood Encyclopedia of International Relations
Ref JZ1242 .E43 1998 International Ethics
Ref JZ1318 .T34 2004 Taking sides : clashing views on controversial global issues
Ref JZ1242 .W67 2002 World at Risk : a global issues sourcebook
Ref RA648 .P374 2002 PDR Guide to Biological and Chemical Warfare Response
Ref RA649 .E53 2001 Encyclopedia of plague and pestilence : from ancient times to the present
Ref RC41 .C365 2003 Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease
Ref RC112 .T87 2003 Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases
Ref U793 .W43 1999 Weapons of Mass Destruction: opposing viewpoints
Ref UF500 .W48 2002 Weapons & warfare (2 v.; covers ancient through modern)
Ref UG447.8 .M33 2003 Chemical and Biological Warfare: a reference handbook

Online databases Screen captures - clickable!
Access Science accsci
Opposing Viewpoints (social issues, hot topics) oppview
Gale Virtual Reference Library (for all topics, includes Colonial America Reference Library 6v, 2000 and Dictionary of American History 3rd ed., 10v, 2003) gvrl
Health & Wellness Resource Center hwrc
Facts.com (controversial issues) facts
Science Resource Center src

I. Define Topic II. Devise Strategy III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web IV. Evaluate & Cite

B. BOOKS, VIDEOS, other items - Looking for in-depth information?

  • QuickSearch Books & Media (Catalog)

    By:     Search for:

  • Remember the old timey Card Catalog? There were 3 ways you could search it: Author, Title, SUBJECT
  • With the online Catalog, start with a Keyword, then look for Subject headings.

  • A few subject headings (just copy & paste into box!) you can use to search:
  • biological warfare
  • biological weapons
  • bioterrorism
  • indians of north america
  • diseases
  • communicable diseases
  • smallpox--history
  • virology

  • One book found via a works cited list from an article in Science Resource Center: The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the conquest of Canada, SAC McAllister collection, 4th floor MLC, Call # E83.76 .P274 1885. Just ask for it at the desk. Great source, so ALWAYS check the works cited for any source you locate, whether it be in Wikipedia or in a journal article.

netlib

I. Define Topic II. Devise Strategy III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web IV. Evaluate & Cite

C. ARTICLES - Looking for current information or need to highlight a specific issue?

Online databases require a login from off-campus.You can get login info HERE.

NOTE: If the full-text of the article isn't available online use the Journal Locator. Just type in the periodical title to see if SAC Library owns a paper copy or if another database offers full-text.

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hrcus
jstor

I. Define Topic II. Devise Strategy III. Search: Reference, Books, Articles, Web IV. Evaluate & Cite

D. FREE WEB SITES


IV. Evaluate and Cite your sources

Research Process

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