Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race Primary and Secondary Resources

Types of Resources used for Research Print Resources Non-fiction books Encyclopedias Almanacs Dictionaries Atlases Magazines

Types of Resources Used for Research Electronic Resources TPS databases Internet Websites Electronic Dictionaries Electronic Encyclopedias On-line Magazines

PRIMARY RESOURCES First in time or order; first in importance original; not derived or subordinate; fundamental; basic. immediate or direct, or not involving intermediate agency: primary perceptions. Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://dictionary.reference.com/

Types of Primary Resources Objects Artifacts Tools Weapons Inventions Uniforms Fashion Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary Resources Images Photographs Film Video Fine art Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html Library of Congress, (2005). Prints and photographs reading room. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/list/233_cwsoldiers.html

Types of Primary Resources Audio oral histories Interviews Music Audio recordings http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Performing%20Arts,%20Music Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary Resources Statistics Census data Land surveys Maps Ordinances Blueprints Architectural drawings Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary Resources Written Text Journals Letters Diaries Cookbooks Advertisements Documents in the original handwriting or language Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Types of Primary Resources People and Community Family photographs Souvenirs Recipes Oral histories, Local historical societies Physical surroundings Library of Congress, (2005). The Learning Page. Retrieved September 18, 2007, from http://memory.loc.gov/learn/lessons/index.html

Secondary Resources derived or derivative; not primary or original: secondary sources of historical research. work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. Examples include scholarly or popular books and articles, reference books, and textbooks. Dictionary.com, (2007). Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://dictionary.reference.com/ U.C. Berkley Library, (2004). Library research: finding primary resources. Retrieved September 18, 2007 from http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/PrimarySources.html#secondary

Types of Secondary Resources All print and electronic resources that are not primary resources. If the account is told by someone who wasn’t there, it is a secondary resource. Most books, websites, databases, etc. are secondary.

The Adventure Begins

Select Your Team

Choose Your Route Go to the Clinton Website, Library link, then Library Resources. Open the Primary Pathfinder. Follow the directions on the right side of the page.

Big6 Checklist Step 1: Task definition What do I need to find out? What are my options? Step 2: Information-Seeking Strategies What resources will I use? Nonfiction, reference books, magazines Step 3: Location and Access Have I looked in OPAC? Have I looked in the reference section? Have I asked my librarian for help?

Finish Line After finishing the pathfinder, show Mrs. Gallagher your worksheet. Remember, it must be accurate and essential information for good research.

You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.