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F.A. Day Library: Research a Person

Research a Person

Research Tip

Good research starts with good questions. Try using one of these to focus your thinking:

Why is your person important?
How did he or she make a difference?
Who influenced, or was influenced by, your person?
What else was going on in the world when your person was alive?

Biographical Resources

Databases

Day Britannica Middle School Ed. This link opens in a new window
Day Research in Context This link opens in a new window

Websites

America's Founding Fathers
4000 Years of Women in Science
National Women's Hall of Fame
Roman Emperors
Spotlight Biographies

Books

Search the library catalog for a biography of your person.

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