When Strangers Meet - Cities / The Hajj (HIST-100)
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Research Process
For guidance in the research process, look to the menu on the left hand side.
Gaining an overview with Reference Sources
Reference Sources are a great way to get broad information on a subject or idea. These books can help inform you on putting your ideas into a larger context.
| Call Number | Title |
|---|---|
| ATLAS REF 291.3 W69A | Atlas of Holy Places and Sacred Sites (Dole Room) |
| REF 297 G46C 2001 | New Encyclopedia of Islam |
| REF 297 M972 | Muslim Almanac |
| REF 297 G46C 2001 | New Encyclopedia of Islam |
| REF 297 OX2 | Oxford History of Islam |
| REF 307.76 C45 | Cities of the Middle East and North Africa |
| REF 909.07 D56 | Dictionary of the Middle Ages |
| REF 909.07 T67 | Trade, Travel and Exploration in the Middle Ages |
| REF 909.09 Is4E | Islamic World Past and Present |
| REF 909.09 OX2 | Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World |
| REF 909.07 M22AT | Atlas of the Medieval World |
| REF 909.07 R49 | The Rise and Spread of Islam |
| REF 909.09 C14 | Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World |
| ATLAS REF 911.17 R93HI | Historical Atlas of Islam (Dole Room) |
| ATLAS REF 911.67 R56A | Atlas of the Islamic World (Dole Room) |
| REF 950 EN3 | Encyclopedia of Asian History |
| REF 950 L57E | Encyclopedia of Modern Asia |
| REF 954 C14 | Cambridge Encyclopedia of India |
| REF 960 C14 | Cambridge Encyclopedia of Africa |
| REF 960 EN193 | Encyclopedia of African Nations and Civilizations |
| REF 960 M96C 1998 | Cultural Atlas of Africa |
| REF 960.03 P146E | Encyclopedia of African History and Culture |
| REF 967 EN19 | Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara |
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 see a list of books on reserve.
OWH Library Catalog
Desk Reserves for History 100
You are required to use a map for this project. The OWHL houses its atlases in the Dole Room.
Recommended Databases
Finding Articles using Databases
Article databases contain thousands of articles organized and searchable using keywords, sepcific journal titles, publishing dates, etc... Information contained in articles can be more specific than book information as well as more up to date. The primary method to access articles from magazines and journals is through databases. You can access these databases both on and off campus. If you're off campus, you may be prompted for your "library card number". This is simply your PA ID number, which is on your ID card.
Below is a chart of some databases that you may find helpful in this assignment. To see a listing of all the databases to which the library subscribes, visit the Databases A-Z Page.
| Title of Database Click on to go to database | About the Database |
|---|---|
| Ancient and Medieval History Online | This database includes overview essays, biographies, primary sources, chronologies, maps, videos, etc. |
| Encyclopedia Britannica | An electronic version of the 32 volume encyclopedia we all know and love. Use this for overviews of your topic. |
| Daily Life Online | This database includes the full text of Daily Life in the Medieval Islamic World, which is also on Desk Reserve. |
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.
Exploring Internet Sources
You will probably find websites helpful for this project. Always remember to evaluate your sources when you are looking at websites. Below is a list of some sites you should find worthwhile for your project.
16th-early 20th Century Maps of Africa
Remember, when you use Google be sure to evaluate a website before citing it! Learn more about Evaluating Websites. If you have any questions about the quality of a source, please ask your teacher or a librarian!!
Citations and Documentation
Make sure you are citing your sources and avoiding plagiarism!
All citation guides are available at the Main Help Desk and Garver Room Help Desk.
