Ms Kopay's Geography Class
Resource Guide
This guide is for students working on the Culture Presentation Project.
Culture Presentation Note Sheet
Note Sheet
Books, eBooks, & Streaming Videos
Library Catalog
Recommended Databases
A-Z Maps Online
A-Z The World
Britannica Online Encyclopedia
Evaluate These Websites
All About Explorers
Dog Island
Suggested Websites
CIA World Factbook
Global Table Adventure: Bringing the World to Your Kitchen
Lonely Planet Travel Guidebook
National Geographic traveller magazine
Citation Management
How to cite your database sources?
Sample Works Cited Page:
MLA Works Cited Page and what the Final Product Should Look Like
Video Tutorials:
Making Your Own Works Cited Page:
Step 1: Finding/Capturing the MLA citation and URL on databases
Step 2: Citing the book and other non-database sources using Easy Bib Tool
Step 3: Creating/Formatting Your Page
Culture Presentation Note Sheet
Note Sheet
- This is a graphic organizer!
- Use it to help organize your notes and ensure that your project includes all required information
Books, eBooks, & Streaming Videos
Library Catalog
- Search the library catalog for books, eBooks, and streaming videos about the country that you are researching
Recommended Databases
A-Z Maps Online
- Use the menu on the left to select a "Country Map"
- Choose "Modern Country Maps" and search for the country that you are researching
- Hint: Some of these maps may be used to demonstrate Spatial Aspects of Culture
A-Z The World
- Use the list on the left to select a "country guide"
- Provides an in-depth overview covering Culture, History, Religion, Climate, Travel Resources, and more
- Select "World Geography" from the list of databases on the right
- Choose a region and navigate to your country for information about Geography, Society, Culture, and more
Britannica Online Encyclopedia
- Search for basic facts and background information about your country
Evaluate These Websites
All About Explorers
Dog Island
Suggested Websites
CIA World Factbook
Global Table Adventure: Bringing the World to Your Kitchen
Lonely Planet Travel Guidebook
National Geographic traveller magazine
Citation Management
How to cite your database sources?
- Find and select the citations icon
- Copy and paste the MLA citation provided!
- Use EasyBib!
- Create or login to your EasyBib account
- Use EasyBib to help generate and organize citations in MLA8 format.
- Be careful! Automated citations are not always correct, and it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check the details of your citation.
Sample Works Cited Page:
MLA Works Cited Page and what the Final Product Should Look Like
Video Tutorials:
Making Your Own Works Cited Page:
Step 1: Finding/Capturing the MLA citation and URL on databases
Step 2: Citing the book and other non-database sources using Easy Bib Tool
Step 3: Creating/Formatting Your Page
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