Biographical Research
US History
How to Use This Page
Take a few moments to read through the information and browse the resources available before beginning
Don't skip them! The videos show you HOW to use digital tools and resources to ensure you are successful on this assignment.
Step 1: Ready Your NoodleTools
- Login to NoodleTools with your Google Account. If you haven't created an account, see this Doc for instructions.
- Start a new project.
- Enter the information in each field in your project dashboard.
- Click "Sources" to start adding your sources. Checkout this brief tutorial on adding sources directly from the databases.
Step 2: Identify Your Resources
This collection includes links to websites and library resources for biographical research.
Follow the project guidelines to locate the types of sources and information required in your project.The database and websites listed below will allow you to locate any of these types of resources plus:
- podcasts
- videos
- photographs
- primary sources
- websites
- articles
- periodicals
Search the Library's Catalog: Destiny Discover
The library catalog will show you any books containing information on your person, but it will also show you ebooks, websites, and other electronic resources.
Online Resources
Biography in Context
- articles
- websites
- videos
- podcasts
- images
**You can directly export the citation to NoodleTools from this source***
See the video tutorial below for a demonstration of how to browse and search for American figures using this resource.
Biography.com
Click here to go to the www.biography.com
This credible website includes:- Videos
- Photos
- Articles
***to cite information from this website, you will need to add a source in NoodleTools and select "Website," then, copy and paste the required information into the form.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Step 3: Cite Your Sources
If you are using a resource you located in Biography in Context, watch the video below for a demonstration of how to easily send your resource directly to Google Drive and its citation to your NoodleTools project folder.
Step 4: Organize Your Thoughts and Begin to Draft
A useful website for understanding how to cite your sources within your paper is the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University.
Visit our link of MLA tutorials for more formatting tips and tricks.