Here are some online resources and web sites that you should find useful as you are working on your Challenge & Change course. Remember, as you’re researching, if you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Martin.
Tools
Some of the tools you will need more regularly include:
- Citation Maker (APA) ~ as you find a resource, create the citation right away – it will save time and energy later!
- Sample Works Cited (APA)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) – APA ~ for any of the “trickier” citations; remember, you can always check with Ms. Martin (this is the source she uses regularly if she’s unsure!)
- Plagiarism Pitfalls~ it is CRUCIAL for you to properly track, reference, and cite your sources. This handout is a reminder of what to watch out for to avoid unintentionally plaigiarizing your papers.
Recommended Resources
Research databases
For a complete list of databases, check out the Library’s Online Resources section and click on Research Databases.
- Gale databases & ebooks ~ for this class, In Context: Global Issues or Opposing Viewpoints will be your best starting place. Once you have a handle on your topic/research question – and the subject headings related to that topic/research question – the Gale “PowerSearch” page allows you to search all of the databases at once.
- Canadian Points of View ~ similar to Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints, this database provides Points of View Essays which include a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. This has a different password than Gale…check your Classroom for login info.
- Explora Canada ~ once you’ve tackled the Gale databases, this is a great next step to put your research skills to work – this databases indexes a different set of journals, newspapers, magazines, etc…with lots of good Canadian content!
Web sites
- TED.com’s Social Change topic category ~ a collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Social change
- Social Progress Index ~ measuring countries social progress in terms of Basic Human Needs (nutrition & medical care, water & sanitation, shelter, personal safety), Foundations of Wellbeing (access to basic knowledge, access information & communications), health & wellness, econsystem sustainability), and Opportunity (personal rights, personal freedom & choice, tolerance & inclusion, access to advanced education).
- Crash Course videos:
- Major Sociological Paradigms
- How We Got Here: Society & Social Change
- World History II Channel – lots of video options!
