The Legacy
of Ancient China
Gathering Information
From a Variety of Sources
Local Print and Nonprint Resources
Skills
School Library holdings
Destiny Catalog
Public Library holdings
BCPL Online Catalog
Print Encyclopedias
Databases
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Using Library Pro
...how to use the search and advanced search feature of the automated catalog
Search Strategies
(Boolean, Natural Language, etc)
Using the
BCPL Online Catalog
Unpacking the "Big" Question
(Extracting Key Words)
Using Print and CD-ROM Encyclopedias
... Advantages of different encyclopedia formats
Using Online Encyclopedias ...See
help section
on each encyclopedia website
Internet Resources
Skills
Specific Dynasties (221 B.C. - 1368 A. D.)
Qin Dynasty
Han Dynasty
Era of Disunity
Sui Dynasty
Tang Dynasty
Five Dynasties
Song Dynasty
Yuan (Mongol) Dynasty
Evaluating Websites for Authenticity
...This skill lesson would be extremely helpful for evaluating web sites pertaining to the Holocaust.
Using Electric Library
...Learn how to search for magazine, newspaper and transcripts.
Comparing Search Tools on the Web
...Learn the various search engines and why each produces a different set of results.
Choosing the Best Search Tools for Your Task
...Learn when to use which search engine.
Using the Internet