When you're looking for information about your country, what kind of information changes from year to year, and what kind of information stays the same?
Databases
(These reliable research sites are paid for by LAUSD and can only be accessed at school.)
Go to the LAUSD Digital Library, and then click on the following:
- Facts on File --> World Geography & Culture Online
- CultureGrams --> World Edition
- Britannica Online (Encyclopedia)
- WorldBook Encyclopedia
Other Recommended Websites:
- The World Factbook (CIA)
- Country Studies (Library of Congress -- Selected Countries)
Search for BCCHS Library books in Destiny, our online book catalogue.
Deep Thoughts...About Wikipedia...
- Not an academic source; cannot be cited in college papers.
- In high school, Wikipedia can somtimes be used for informal projects/assignments.
- Good to use as a starting point, for an overview of topic.
- Scroll down to bottom to check the notes, references, and other links for other sources.
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