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Basic Research Tips

On this page you will find a selection of resources about your topic - this list is not exhaustive but will provide you with good places to start your research. Consider the following as you are gathering information:

What are you trying to find?
What are the values and limitations of the resource you are using?
How are you keeping track of the information you are gathering?
Are you citing your sources as soon as you determine that you want to use them?

Nonfiction Books

The U.S. Constitution/By Michael Burgan by Michael Burgan
ISBN: 9780531250426
Publication Date: 2011
The Ninth Amendment by Kathy Furgang
ISBN: 9781448812646
Publication Date: 2011
Student Rights by Aubrey L. Hicks
ISBN: 9780761449690
Publication Date: 2012
Limiting Federal Powers by Hallie Murray
ISBN: 9780766085671
Publication Date: 2017

Websites & Documents

Consitution Political Cartoons
16 cartoons that may get you thinking of the impact of our government
First Amendment Article: World Book Online

The Bill of Rights: The Constitution's First 10 Amendments
6:40 min video that explains the Bill of Rights
Text that explains Amendments I-X (1-10)
Amending America
Stories of how we have amended, or attempted to amend, the Constitution in order to form "a more perfect union.."

Why A Bill of Rights?
The Shape of Our Government
LGBTQ Human and Civil Rights
Download eBooks
The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is composed of the Preamble, seven articles, and 27 amendments to the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights—the first 10 amendments.
Famous Quotes: Constitution & Democracy
Fascinating Facts About the US Constitution

Oratorical Research Grade 8: Home

Basic Research Tips

Nonfiction Books

Websites & Documents

Videos

Research Sources: WebPath, World Book Online, Explora, etc.