Heliocentric vs. Geocentric Models
Historical Astronomy Paper Tips
Strategize your search:
- what kind of sources will you need to complete your research?
- write down what you already know
- visit wikipedia first to gather more keywords, then move on to more beefy reference sources (revisit wikipedia later once you have more expertise to check out the references)
- keep a sticky with your keywords
Research tips
Use the sources and tips on this page to conduct your research. Email Sarah if you have questions, hit a paywall, or need to know if a source is reliable or not.
Reference Sources
- World History in Context This link opens in a new window
- Biography in Context This link opens in a new window
Books
Search the library catalog or ask Sarah and Jo via email for book recommendations. We can leave specific books in your classroom for you.
Videos
- Alexander Street Academic Video Online This link opens in a new windowSearch over 70,000 videos on many subjects.
Internet Sources
- The Rice Galileo Project is a great place to investigate.
- Remember to critically evaluate your sources; use CRAAP to detect crappy sites:
- C: Currency (when was the site made?)
- R: Relevance (does it really suit your needs?)
- A: Authority (is the author/creator and expert?)
- A: Accuracy (do they cite their sources?)
- P: Purpose (what is the intent of the site?)