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Presidential Report Cards: Databases

This guide provides a framework for students at Parker Middle School to create report cards for two early U.S. presidents, focusing on key elements such as background, domestic and foreign affairs, public approval ratings, and narrative insights. Students will learn where to find reliable information using library databases, online resources, and non-fiction materials including biographies and reference books. Emphasis is placed on proper citation practices to ensure academic integrity. This exercise enhances research skills while deepening understanding of presidential history.

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Presidential Report Cards: Databases

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  1. Presidential Report Cards:Databases Miss Connolly Library Media Specialist Parker Middle School Reading, MA 01867

  2. The American President

  3. Your Task Create a report card for two early presidents of the United States of America.

  4. Report Card Elements • Background • Domestic Affairs • Foreign Affairs • Public Approval • Narrative • Other? Where could you go to find this information?

  5. What type of sources could you use? • Websites • Databases • Print: Non-Fiction Books, Biographies, Reference Books Which sources are most reliable?

  6. Locate and Access Information • Today: • Locate databases through the Reading Public Library and Parker's Library. • Access information within those databases. • Next Library Visit: • Locate Internet Hotlist on Edline. • Access information within those Websites.

  7. Biography Resource Center • Use PMS Library's Edline page • Go to: https://www.edline.net/pages/ Walter_S_Parker_Middle_School • Search: Last Name, First Name (Watch spelling!) • Biographies • Images (Remember to cite BRC.) • Magazine Articles • Websites • Citations Search: Jackson, Andrew

  8. ABC CLIO American History • Use your Reading Public Library card! • Go to: http://www.readingpl.org/ • Search: Last Name, First Name • Biographies • Images (Remember to cite ABC CLIO.) • Quotes (Extra credit!?) • Statistics - C-SPAN presidential rankings • "How to Cite" Search: Lincoln, Abraham

  9. Taking Notes

  10. Notes about Citation • Why is citing sources important? • Don't take my word for it! Let's look at a reputable source: • Dartmouth College: Sources • MLA Citation Sheet: Modern Language Association • Follow each punctuation mark and format detail exactly to keep a uniform style. • Many databases provide citations for you! Don't be afraid to copy and paste them into your documents or hand copy them onto your index cards. • Caution: Make sure your format (MLA) remains the same throughout your bibliography.

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