Research is fun!
It allows you to discover new
insights into many areas. It leads you to ideas and
activities. And it is a great assist to documenting projects you
are working on.
However, many people are
intimidated by research. Because there are many
factors involved in doing research, they feel overwhelmed by the
procedure.
Or have never been shown the method to make research an effective
process.
What is offered in this on-going
site are articles and information to assist people
in learning how to do research.
ARTICLES BY MODAR
Basic Research: Knowing What to Avoid (On the Web and in Books)
Basic Research: How to Evaluate Your Information
Basic Research: How to Utilize Your Research for SCA Documentation
Research Questions for Developing an SCA Persona
| WHO'S WHEN: A History Timeline | - | A
research tool for beginning investigation of notable people of the Middle Ages |
ARTICLES BY OTHERS
How to Document a Name (to within an inch of its life) by Tangwystyl verch Morgant Glasvyrn
How To Write Documentation For SCA Competition by Lêofsige Õ Caoimh (Lyssa)
On Writing a Research Paper or Report for SCA Competition by Marcele de Montsegur
Documentation Guide by Eleanora van den Bogaerde
Resource URL List for the SCA Researcher by Isabelle de Foix
Documentation Is Not a Dirty Word by Karen Larsdatter
Ten Simple Things You Can Do To Impress the Judges at an Arts and
Sciences Competition by Karen Larsdatter
Using the Internet for Research and Documentation by Karen Larsdatter
Research Guide by Duke University
Evaluating Web Pages by Duke University
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask by UC Berkeley
How To Read A Latin Dictionary by Ursula Georges
On Teaching Classes in the SCA by Meliora Leuedai de Ardescote
Teaching SCA Classes by AnneLiese Wolkenhaar
How to Research Without Knowing the Language by Paul Wickenden of Thanet
Good Research Papers by Derbail inghean Conchobar
RESOURCES
Medieval & Renaissance Culture by Karen Larsdatter
The Timeline Reference Site also here
ORB: The Online Reference Book for Medieval Studies
The Labyrinth: Resources for Medieval Studies
The Academy of Saint Gabriel Library
The Online Medieval and Classical Library
Renaissance Culture Links Page
The Medieval Centre (Center for Historical Technology)
The Centre for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, Oxford
The Center for Medieval Studies
Museum of London Archaeology Service
Life in Renaissance Times [A wonderful suggestion from Katie, a member of Colleen Craig's 5th grade class]
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