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In-Class Activities

Activity 2

You have all been assigned a task with a specific kind of source I want you to find and in a specific library resource. Be sure to read your task carefully. You will have roughly 5-10 minutes to find a source to meet the task requirements. 

When time is up, you will come up and show the class how you accomplished your task. When you share with the class, be sure to tell us what kinds of filters you used or mention how you adjusted your search if needed. Be sure to also address the additional questions listed with your task. 

Group 1

Using the database, Project Muse, find a peer reviewed article that relates to historical trauma and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian.

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.

Group 2

Using the database, MLA International Bibliography, find a peer reviewed article that relates to Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and trauma.

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.

Group 3

Using the database, PsycINFO, find a peer reviewed article that discusses healing trauma with therapy animals.

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.

Group 4

Using Search@UW, find a peer reviewed article that is related to children's literature and war.

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.

Group 5

Using the database, Academic Search Complete, find a peer reviewed article that discusses grief camps and trauma.

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.

Group 6

Using the database, JSTOR, find a peer reviewed article that discusses trauma and fairy tales.  

  • Explain how you had to change and adjust your search? Did you change your search terms? What filters did you use?
  • Explain how you determined it was a peer reviewed article.
  • Explain how you could use this source in support of the topic.