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Cranston High School West Library: Howman - Research Project - Biographies

Assignment

Identify someone, alive or deceased, who inspires you, or who you have immense respect for. This should be a person whose experiences stand out to you because they embody characteristics that you value. Become a biographer of your chosen person - conduct research - What was his/her childhood like? What lessons/experiences helped shape the person he/she became.

Be sure to include a clear thesis that states a claim.

Additionally, be sure to include evidence from at least three reliable sources: video, audio, and print or digital text. Include source information in the appropriate box on the graphic organizer.

My Bib

MyBib Instructions

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”
  1. When you are finished adding all citations 
  2. “Download Bibliography”
  3. Download to Google Drive
  4. Copy and paste the Works Cited page into your paper

Click the link below to search for books

Click above to search for books OR

Mark the Destiny Discover app as a favorite in Clever!

Gale Biography

No login needed from school.

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

ABC-CLIO Social Studies Databases

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

 

Biography Reference Center

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Off campus? Click here and scroll down for Biography Reference Center.

Explora

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Off campus? Click here and scroll down for Explora.