Scholarly? How do you know?

Scholarly Monographs

As a group, determine if your book is scholarly or not. How can you tell?

Keywords are Key!

What words would be helpful to search?

Explore a Primary Source Resource

• Browse through the Primary Sources page.
• Choose an archive or database.
• Search for a topic you are interested and be prepared to report out what you discover about your archive or database.
  • Is it easy to navigate?
  • Would other students find it useful?
  • Did you find anything?

Investigating Databases

Make sure everyone in the group finds:

• Scholarly or peer review filter

• Subject headings

• Citation tool

What do you notice in this database? What might be helpful for other students to know?