Download Your guide to World History at St. Tammany Parish Library

World
History
Internet Resources
Internet resources are a great tool for “off-the-hip”
reference, but often times, it is easy to stumble
onto false or inaccurate information. Some
excellent international historical facts, however,
can be accessed from these websites:
Your guide to
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http://www.historyworld.net/
•
http://www.history.com
World
History
• http://
www.historyinternational.com/
at
• http://www.columbia.edu/cu/
cih/
• http://
schoolnew.discoveryeducation.com/
homeworkhelp
Librarians
Covington Branch:
[email protected]; 893-6280x3 (Reference Librarian)
[email protected]; 893-6280x4 (Genealogy Librarian)
Remember: Many teachers check
for plagiarism, so use reliable
resources, your own words,
and cite your sources!
Slidell Branch:
[email protected]; 646-6470x3 (Reference Librarian)
[email protected]; 646-6470x4 (Teen Services/Reference)
[email protected]; 646-6470x3 (Reference Coordinator)
Mandeville Branch:
[email protected]; 626-4293x2 (Reference Librarian)
St. Tammany
Parish Library
People, People
Everywhere
Cultures of the World
St. Tammany Parish Library has several books
that can help you gain a greater understanding of
International History. The History of the World
isn’t just a book; it’s a collection of events and
There are many different cultures and countries in the
world. And each one has its own, special history. If
you’re unsure about which culture you’re interested in,
try some of these:
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Ancient • Modern Greek/Roman History
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Ancient • Modern Chinese/
Japanese History
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Ancient • Modern Russian
History
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Ancient • Modern Middle
Eastern History
the constant growth
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British/Irish/Scottish History
of the human race:
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European History
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African History
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Ancient • Modern Spanish History/Latino History
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Ancient • Modern Indian History/Indonesian
History
cultures that have
literally defined us.
These books reflect
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History of the
Ancient and
Medieval World
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The Spoils of Time: From the Dawn of Time
to the Renaissance
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The Middle East: A History
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The Lessons of History
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National Geographic Concise History of the
Everyone has their own writing style, but to get an “A”
paper, you need to know the basics of researching and
writing a well-formed paper. Here are some tried and
true tips that will help:
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Never procrastinate, even on simple papers
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Use Databases and Reference Materials
Islamic Art and Culture: A Visual History
AND MANY MORE TITLES!!!
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Write out what you’re looking for and your thesis
before researching, to give you a clear idea of what
to find
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When you’re ready to write, create an outline and
keep good track of your citations
World: An Illustrated Timeline
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Writing Tips From The Librarians
Write in your own words, as teachers use
Turnitin.com and other sources to check for
plagiarized papers
Google is great, but not a replacement for
researching in the library
24-Hour Reference Warehouse:
STPL offers you the ability to access our reference
databases from both inside the library, and right from
the comfort of your home. From Science and
Literature, to Automotive Repair and Test Preparation,
St. Tammany Library has you covered!
Remember: Databases are NOT Internet resources!!
They contain scholarly and peer-reviewed works to aid
in academic pursuits. If either you or your teacher have
questions about this, please give us a call.
To access these databases from home:
1.
Log onto www.sttammany.lib.la.us
2.
Click on Online Databases
3.
Click on Access from Outside the Library and enter
your library card’s 14-digit barcode
4.
From the Louisiana Library Connection, click on the
one of the databases that best fits your search
topics.
5.
Start your search!!
If you have any trouble logging on, or
finding what you need, don’t hesitate to
call one of STPL’s friendly and knowledgeable librarians for help. Tutorials
on how to search the databases are
available.