When Strangers Meet - Song Dynasty (HIST-100)
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Get Organized
Begin your research with an understanding of the process
Reference Sources
Here's a list of selected specialized reference books (available in the Garver Room) you may want to consider:
Ref 291 En 33 Encyclopedia of Religion (use index)
Ref 330.03 Ox33m Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History (use index)
Ref 332.4 Al53c Encyclopedia of Money
Ref 355.02 H97 Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare
Ref 355.02 W37 Ancient and Medieval Weapons and Warfare
Ref 382 En32no Encyclopedia of World Trade (use index)
Ref 623.4 D35me Medieval weapons : an illustrated history of their impact
Ref 703 En 19 Encyclopedia of World Art
Ref 911 C73 Complete Atlas of World History vol. 2
Ref 950 En3 Encyclopedia of Asian History
Ref 950 C72 Columbia Chronologies of Asian History and Culture
Ref 950 L57e Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
Ref 951 C14 Cambridge Encyclopedia of China
Ref 951 P41e Encyclopedia of China
Ref 951.7 At93en Encyclopedia of Mongolia and the Mongol Empire
The reference books will give you an overview of your subject; check the bibliographies for further information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help you locate information.
Delve Deeper with Books
After getting an overview with reference sources, it is time to start searching the online catalog for books that focus more specifically on the topic you have chosen. Click on the links below to access Phillips Academy's library catalog, and to search for books in other libraries.
NOBLE Catalog To order books from libraries in our network, search the NOBLE Network. You will need a PIN number, which you can get from the circulation desk at the OWHL.
Desk Reserves for History 100 Winter Term
Recommended Databases
Below you will find a list of recommended databases for you to use on this specific project. To see a list of all the databases the OWHL subscribes to, please visit the A to Z List of Databases
| Title of Database Click on to go to database | About the Database |
|---|---|
| JSTOR | Learn more about the scope and purpose of JSTOR. |
| Project Muse | Learn more about the scope and purpose of Project Muse. |
| ABC-Clio World History: Ancient | If you are on campus, click on "Log In Here" under IP Access Users'. If you are off campus, use the following username/password: Username: owhlguest Password: owhlguest. Once you are logged in, click on the link for Explore an Era. Explore the section titled Chinese Dynasties: Tang, Song, and Ming. |
If you are trying to access these databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your Library Card Number. This is your PA ID Number.
Selected Internet Resources
Documentation
For this assignment, you will be using Turabian style parenthetical citations and bibliography.
Make sure that you are Citing Sources and avoiding plagiarism. Remember, even images and maps need to be cited!
