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//**A pathfinder will help you start your research, but remember that there are more many sources that are not on this list. Talk to the Librarian if you need extra help with your research.**//

While recommending each individual, kindly and honestly address the following four standards:

(1) Diversity of Experience {how much did they progress during their lives? how much adversity did they face? does their background add something unique to USU?

(2) Moral beliefs and conduct {were they good people and did they act in an ethical manner?}

(3) Excellence in their field {how did they compare to others in their area?}

(4) Contributions to the United States of America {how did they make the country a better place?}

Reference materials
This is the place to start any research project. Reference books such as encyclopedias and almanacs, offer short, authoritative information on every topic. >
 * Encyclopaedia Britannica
 * **R 920 G** //Encyclopedia of World Biography//. Vol. 1-17. 1998.

Books
Non-fiction books about this topic are found in various sections of the library. To find books use Destiny(our online catalog). Do a keyword search for the person that have been assigned. You will find books and webpaths that will give you more insight into this person's life. Remember to keep track of your sources for your bibliography.

Databases
Log into these databases by clicking on the links below. If you are away from home, you will have to use a remote username and/or password. These can be found on the Library Media Center brochure. Make sure to take one home before leaving school!!


 * Biography Resource Center excellent sources for finding images, biographies and articles from magazines.
 * Gale Virtual Reference Library
 * [|U.S. History in Context] provides access to over 4,000 historical (primary) documents, articles from more than 30 reference titles, and over 110 full-text journal covering themes, events, individuals and periods in U.S. history from pre-Colonial times to the present.

Internet sites

 * PBS Use the search box to find your person. Their site has multi-media sources, timelines, and interactive sources.
 * American MemorySearch this Library of Congress site for photographs, audio interviews, etc.