We had many students asking for help with an assignment to perform a script analysis of The Crucible, which required the student to research the background and historical/cultural context for the play, as well as research about the playwright. Other topics coming to the desks this past week:
- History of Ghana
- Virginia Woolf and Eco-feminism
- Eye fatigue
- World War I training manuals
- Alcoholism in Russia
And, an in-depth look at a conversation we’ve had via IM, in person, through email, or over the phone:
Question: How do I find articles by Rumberger about high school dropouts?
Answer: Most databases allow you to search for articles by a specific author. Since this topic concerns the field of education, it makes the most sense to search in our Education databases: ERIC and Education Research Complete. Enter “Rumberger” in one of the fields, and select “Author” in the drop-down list.
You can narrow your search further by adding the term “dropout” in the second box. Then, filter just to articles using the facets on the left.