Mrs. Long's English III Research
Paper:
The American Dream
Directions
Online Resouces
MLA
Format
Online Resources
The MHS library has many books
on famous Americans. These can be found by searching the
OPAC by last name. The online sources listed below include information on
Americans you have selected. Many of these focus on pop culture figures like
musicans, actors/actresses, comedians, and sports figures.
Search Biography Resource Center first.
Then try other sites as they pertain to you topic.
This trial database includes 422,000 biographies and is only available for a
limited time.
|
 Biography.com
provides brief biographies for over 25,000 lives, past and present and often
links to related websites that include in-depth info. |
 Rolling Stone Magazine
Online includes: music and movie
reviews, musical artists, and photos of pop culture entertainers. Search their
news archives for articles on your famous American. |
Browse
MTV's News Archives
by band or artist name. "Biographies" are hard to come by. You can
search the
Interviews & Features section for more
in-depth articles on your figure. |
 Comedians
A-Z is full of videos, bios and other info on your favorite
stand-ups. Choose a letter and browse or just have a look at our featured
comedians below.
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 Spin Magazine Online
includes up-to-date new articles and more on famous American musicians.
|
The Internet Movie
Database (IMDb) is an online
database of information about actors, movies, television shows, television
stars and video games. You can search actor biographies. |
Vibe Magazine Online
features brief biographies and news on hip-hop artists
and more. artists.
VH1.com
database includes news, biographies and |
 ESPN's
Top North American Athletes of the Century: Includes biographies of
great athletes of the 20th century, as selected and profiled by ESPN as part of
the SportsCentury. |
ProFootball Hall of Fame
College
Football Hall of Fame
Basketball Hall of Fame
Women's
Basketball Hall of Fame |
|
The
Whitehouse.gov-Good source for info on past and present political
figures |
|
The Academy of Achievement brings
students face-to-face with the extraordinary leaders, thinkers and pioneers who
have shaped our world. Search by "Achiever" or subject category.
How to Cite your Sources in MLA
Format
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Directions
Directions:
In your research paper you will examine how the famous American you selected has
archived or has not achieved the American Dream. Discuss the political, social,
and/or economic factors that influence the person's life.
BEFORE you begin your research,
answer the following guide questions.
1) What is your interpretation of the
American Dream?
2) Are there groups or individuals who are
excluded from the American Dream? Why or why not?
3) How attainable to the American Dream?
Is it an elusive ideal or a realistic goal?
Research Paper Requirements:
All research papers must be typed - MLA :
12 point, Times New Roman font, double spaced, 10inch margins
