Cranston High School West Library: Federman - Native Research

• Minimum of 5 paragraphs (2 pages -12 point font-Times New Roman –double spaced)
• Minimum of three sources (one must be a book)
• Minimum of three direct quotes (you may also paraphrase) with proper MLA parenthetical citations (do not forget to include page number with author) ex :( Smith 45)
• MLA works cited page properly formatted
• Please refer to rubric and check list for other requirements for Informational writing
• You will receive a grade for proper format and another grade using the Informational writing checklist

Native American Informational Essay Topics

• Religious or Spiritual Beliefs
• Food
• Shelter
• Clothing
• Rituals
• Means of Travel
• Trade
• History (one aspect)
• Medicine
• Myths & Legends
• Art
• Role of women
• Songs & Music
• Individual Tribes

To view a list of books available for your research, click on the link below.

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Click here and scroll down for World Book.

No login needed from school.

Off campus? Email sevje@cpsed.net for password.

Log in = cran_log

Directions for creating a Works Cited page in MyBib

1. Create or log into your account
2. Start New Project
3. Name the Project
4. Add Citations (+Citations)

• Website

• Copy and paste URL
• Click on website result
• Try to find missing or incorrect information in website article
• Click “Save”

• Book with one Author

• Click Book Tab
• Type in ISBN number
• Click on correct title
• Click “Save”

• Chapter in a Book

• Find under “More”
• Choose “Book Chapter”
• Fill in information
• Click "Save"

• Database/E-Book articles

• Copy formatted citation from database
• Find under “More”
• Choose Write/paste
• Paste
• Click “Save”

5. When you are finished adding all citations 
6. “Download Bibliography”
7. Download to Google Drive
8. Copy and paste the Works Cited page into your paper