Pathfinder-Biographies

This pathfinder will be useful in finding information about biographies.

For an introduction to the topic see:
How to write an interesting biography

KeyWords:
Biographies

Reference Background:
509 Biographical Dictionary of Scientists

796.03 Encyclopedia of World Sport

R810.9 American Authors 1600-1900

R920 Merriam Webster's Biographical Dictionary

R920 Biographical Dictionary of African Americans

920.72 Grolier Library of Women Biographies

R923.5 Webster's American Military Biographies

R970 Native American Biographies

973 The presidents, first ladies, and vice presidents : White House biographies, 1789-2001

R920s -check this area in the Brighton Memorial Library for further biographies

Books

Go to the Monroe County Library electronic card catalog. Type in the name of the person and click KEYWORD. Booklist the books you want, then print the booklist and find them on the shelves.

Web Sites

Internet Public Library-Biographies

Time 100 World's Most Influential People

PBS Home Page-http://www.pbs.org/

America's Story from America's Library

Pathfinder on Controversial Topics

This pathfinder will be useful in finding information about controversial issues-the pros and cons of a subject- like gun control, electronic cars, immigration, etc.

For an introduction to the topic see:
How to Write a Position Paper

Keywords/Search Term:
Controversial issues

Finding a topic:
Possible Subject Headings & Examples of Controversial Issue Questions
List of Controversial Issues and Links to Websites showing both sides of the issues.

Library Reference:
361.1 Opposing Viewpoints Series- A large series containing opposing viewpoints on many issues.
305 Taking sides: Clashing views on controversial issues in childhood and society
363 Taking sides : Clashing views on controversial environmental issues.
973 Taking sides : Clashing views on controversial issues in American history.

Online Reference Background:
Encyclopedia.com
Free Online Dictionary

Databases:
NovelNY- NY Online Virtual Library-(need library card to access)
Infotract Custom Newspapers including The New York Times- from 1995 on.
ProQuest Platinum

Web Sites:

Best Info on the Net - from St. Ambrose University Library

They promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship. Their sites present controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, primarily pro-con format.




USA.gov is the U.S. government's official web portal to all federal, state, and local government web resources and services. Contains government documents on current hot issues like affirmative action, children and tobacco, welfare reform, etc., searchable.

National Issues: Contains a lot of information regarding politics, elections & taxation.

Public Agenda-"For over 30 years, Public Agenda has been providing unbiased and unparalleled research that bridges the gap between American leaders and what the public really thinks about issues ranging from education to foreign policy to immigration to religion and civility in American life."

Multimedia:
Frontline-Frontline is a PBS television series that explores in depth issues in public affairs. Since 1995-1996 each issue explored has a companion website and transcript of the program.

Yahoo's Directory of Issues and Causes

Books:
10,000 Ideas for Term Papers, Projects, Reports & Speeches by Kathyrn Lamm. New York, NY. Macmillan, 1998.
Good Luck!

Check out the Internet Public Library!

Want to go to the library, but it is closed? Check out the Teenspace at the Internet Public Library (IPL). With guides to Graphic Novels and a listing of FAEQs (Frequently Asked Embarressing Questions), Directories of Clubs and Organizations on any topic, Information on Health and Sexuality, Technology resources- You will enjoy this Virtual Library!

Homework Resources

Bogged down with homework? Here are some sites that would help you in your quest to get those answers.

1. Internet Public Library-School and Homework help! As if you walked into the library and got help with your homework.


2. BJ Pinchbeck-a site run by a teen with over 735 links for homework help.


3. Homework Center -at the Multnomah County Library. Sites selected by a librarian to help with all of your research projects.