US+350+Culminating+Project

Assignment:

 * ====select one category of interest (literature, government, fine arts, gender roles, etc.)====
 * ====choose two items from two different cities: **@Athens**, **Florence**, or **@Baghdad**====
 * ====learn about the cultures of the two cities, and about the selected items====
 * ====discuss and connect the two items by making cross-cultural comparisons====
 * ====discuss the implicit values & meanings of the objects as they relate to the cultures studied, and by implication every culture====

Research & Explore:

 * ===follow the Research Process:===
 * ====read & learn about your topic (category and culture)====
 * ====research process will uncover items of interest====
 * ====take notes: compile information - facts and observations about and/or pertaining to your topic====
 * ===using Reference books at the Ursuline Library:===
 * ====start with broad subject areas (time period, part of the world, category of interest)====
 * ====use Index and Table of Contents to locate information====
 * ====examine & consider structure and content of articles====
 * ====use bibliographic citations to locate more information====
 * ===using materials on Reserve at the Library===
 * ====Click here for a list of books on Reserve for your class====
 * ====Reserve materials must be checked out at the Circulation Desk (4 hour loan)====

Define & Refine your topic:

 * ===Search for books in the Library Catalog ===
 * ====click the OhioLINK button to find and request additional resources====
 * ===Search databases for scholarly articles:===
 * ====Be aware of the different types of periodicals!====
 * ====Academic Search Complete - apply these search options for best results (check boxes and make selections from scrollboxes):====
 * References available
 * Scholarly (Peer Reviewed) Journals
 * Document Type: article
 * Language: English
 * ====Select other databases by Subject - some subject lists to explore:====
 * Architecture
 * Art
 * Culture
 * History
 * Humanities
 * Music
 * Philosophy & Religion