Eastern+Religions+and+Philosophies

1. Open Easybib 2. Register or Login and create a list for this assignment 3. Minimize Easybib to begin research. 4. Select resources from at least 3 of the database options (tables) below. Look at the first column of each table for links. Use the "Control + F" feature to locate specific information within a larger article 5. Create your citation in Easybib as you locate each article. Easybib tips:
 * General Information**
 * For databases that provide the citation: copy the "**source citation**." In Easybib, click on the "58" tab and select write/paste citation.
 * For websites: enter the URL in the appropriate space. Fill in the blanks on the template with the title of the page you are using

6. Copy and paste your works cited from Easybib into the handout template. NOTE: you can modify the font size for this portion of the handout in order to fit more ciations in the columns.

=Databases (Required to use 3)=
 * NOTE: Password required for home access of databases. See p. 41 of the NHS Student Planner for username and password information. **
 * ICONN access requires a public library card **

Search by name of religion or philosophy Use the table of contents menu on top left to preview article sections. //Search tip: use the "control/F" keys to locate specific information within a larger article// ||
 * [[image:mclogo.gif width="90" height="78" caption="Marshall Cavendish Digital" link="@http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com/mcdigitalhome"]] || Select //Exploring Ancient Civilizations//

Use table of contents on left pane to browse article.
 * [[image:worldbook.gif caption="WorldBook Online" link="@http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/products?ed=all&gr=Welcome+Newington+High+School"]] || Search by name of religion or philosophy.

//Search tip: use the "control/F" keys to locate specific information within a larger article// ||

Choose any of the following databases:
 * [[image:iconn_icon32x32.gif width="60" height="43" caption="ICONN Digital Library" link="@http://www.iconn.org/"]] || Select "high school" under Search Individual Resources. (FROM HOME: select "Search Individual Resources")
 * World History in Context
 * Biography in Context (excellent for people - search by name associated with the religion - e.g. Confucius)
 * DisCovering Collection ||
 * || Remote access requires a public library card ||

From the results list, use the tabs to locate biography or history/event articles. Look for articles from the following sources:
 * [[image:salempresslogo.gif width="279" height="17" link="@http://history.salempress.com/"]] || Search by name of religion or philosophy.
 * //Great Events from History: The Ancient World//
 * Great Lives from History: The Ancient World ||


 * [[image:GVRL.jpg caption="GVRL - ICONN" link="@http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do?finalAuth=true&DB=GVRL&prodId=GVRL&userGroupName=s0003&u=s0003&authCount=1"]] || Search by name of religion or philosophy

WARNING: Some articles in this resource are very long - DO NOT print a 10+ page article! Either email the article home or select sections to copy and paste into a Word document. ||
 * || Remote access requires a public library card ||

Additional websites
Note: If this website does not designate a specific percentage of believers for a country, simply list the country's name.
 * __Where is this religion popular?__
 * CIA World Factbook: Field guide to religion:@https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2122.html**
 * //The CIA World Factbook is an example of a government online database//** ||
 * Use the "Control + F" feature to search for the religion you are studying and jot down a few nations that have high percentage of believers. Ex. Bhutan, 75%
 * Also proveds a short background on each major religion ||

University of Kansas Medical Center Diversity Calendar: [] || Note: For those learning about Confucianism, substitute the "Religious Holidays" section for a "Confucian Sayings" section. ||
 * __Religious holidays**__
 * Use the "Control + F feature" to search your religion and find what holidays are commonly celebrated.
 * While this website does not provide information about each festival, you may then search the library databases for these festivals and should come up with some information.