Links - History 105 - U.S. History to 1877 - Dr. Susan Ditto, University of Mississippi

The internet can be a very convenient tool. It can also get you into a lot of trouble.

Some websites contain unreliable or plagiarized information. And beware the evil temptation to cut and paste from internet sites without quoting and citing your sources!

Because most students in freshman-level classes have trouble (intentionally or unintentionally) using the internet responsibly when preparing papers and other academic assignments, STUDENTS IN HIS 105 AND HIS 106 ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE ANY MATERIAL FROM THE INTERNET IN THEIR PAPERS. Students in other classes may use websites as appropriate.

Still, there are a lot of useful websites out there that can help you with research, writing, studying, finding answers to common questions and simply satisfying your curiosity. I encourage you to check them out.

Infotrac

A free subscription to Infotrac is included with the purchase of textbook for HIS 015 & 106. Inside both books, you'll find a card containing login information. Once registered, you'll have access to study and research aids, paper-writing help, and more.

Yahoo Reference

This site contains an online dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, and other frequently-used reference books. It's the fastest, easiest way to look up spellings, definitions, and other word-related issues (even in Spanish!) while you're writing, emailing or posting online -- so you don't end up looking dumb (or dumber)!

University Libraries Online Catalog
J.D. Williams Library

Log on and do research, see whether or not the book you want is checked out, or even read books and journals online-- all from the comfort of your home or dorm room!

Lafayette County-Oxford Public Library

This link will take you to the combined website for public libraries all over North Mississippi. You can search their catalogs and order books from other libraries that you can pick up later at our local branch (401 Bramlett Blvd. at East Jackson Ave., one block off of E. University Ave. Phone 662-234-5751). You can put books on hold until you can get down there, renew books that are due, and access reference books and electronic databases. You can also check out videos and DVDs for FREE!!!

Mississippi History Now

This site, from the Mississippi Historical Society, offers a wealth of information on Mississippi history. Entries are written especially for students by some of the best historians in the field.

University of Mississippi Department of History

Here you can find information about History classes, faculty, and staff, as well as Phi Alpha Theta, the History honor society. Of course, the real history department is located in room 310 of Bishop Hall.

The University of Mississippi Museums

One of the best small museums in the South and one of the best university museums in the nation, this award-winning institution includes a world-renown collection of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, a distinguished collection of Southern folk art, the Walton-Young Historic House depicting life in 19th century Oxford, William Faulkner's former home Rowan Oak, as well as constantly changing exhibits of all kinds (and it's a great place to do work study or a student internship!).

The Help Desk

Lots of people have trouble with login IDs, passwords, email, viruses, and other technical stuff. You can get help for all your computer-related problems and even download free anti-virus software here, or you can drop by the actual help desk on the first floor of Weir Hall (next door to the library). They ROCK!

The History Channel Online

Simply the best online portal for anyone with an interest in history.

American History on About.com

This site leads to a seemingly endless teasure trove of articles, discussion boards, books, and links about every kind of history, (and virtually anything else you might want to know about).

The National Park Service - Links to the Past

Our nation's experts on historic preservation, historic buildings, battlefields, and other national treasures, archaeology, and museums.

Mississippi Department of Archives and History

Mississippi's Department of Archives and History works toward the preservation of historic buildings, battlefields, and other sites, oversees the placement of historic markers, collects and preserves thousands of documents for use by historians and genealogists, operates the Mississippi Historical Society, and publishes the Journal of Mississippi History

The Center for the Study of Southern Culture

Located in the historic Barnard Observatory, the CSSC offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in Southern Studies. The Center hosts annual conferences (like the Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, the Oxford Conference for the Book, and the Southern Foodways Symposium) and sponsors exhibits and publications related to all aspects of Southern Culture, such as the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and the upcoming Mississippi Encyclopedia.

The Sarah Isom Center for Women

Named for the first female faculty member at the University of Mississippi, the Isom Center offers courses and an interdisciplinary minor in Gender Studies. Located in the east wing of Johnson Commons, Isom serves as a meeting and gathering place for faculty and students, and sponsors programs (like the Vagina Monologues and its annual Lucy Somerville Howorth lecture) that educate and raise awareness of women's issues both on and off campus.

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The internet can be a very convenient tool. It can also get you into a lot of trouble. Some websites contain unreliable or plagiarized information. And beware the evil temptation to cut and paste from internet sites without quoting and citing your sources! Because most students in freshman-level classes have trouble (intentionally or unintentionally) using the internet responsibly when preparing papers and other academic assignments, *STUDENTS IN HIS 105 AND HIS 106 ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE ANY* MATERIAL FROM THE INTERNET IN THEIR PAPERS**. Students in other classes may use websites as appropriate. Still, there are a lot of useful websites out there that can help you with research, writing, studying, finding answers to common questions and simply satisfying your curiosity. I encourage you to check them out.
Below are some internet sites that Dr. Ditto recommends for students in all of her classes:
Infotrac A free subscription to Infotrac is included with the purchase of textbook for HIS 015 & 106. Inside both books, you'll find a card containing login information. Once registered, you'll have access to study and research aids, paper-writing help, and more. American Journey Online Another free online resource from Wadsworth publishing, AJO provides documents, images, and multi-media presentations in over a dozen different areas of American History. My Drop Box The internet can be a treasure-trove of information, but for students who are either unable or unwilling to quote online sources responsibly and cite them accurately, it can be a trap. All ideas that you get from anywhere other than inside your own head (EVEN if you "paraphrase") must be followed by a footnote, endnote, or parenthetical reference indicating the source of that information. Students suspected of plagiarism (falsely represented someone else's work or idea as your own) will receive punishment ranging from a grade of ZERO on the assignment, to a grade of F in the class and may be expelled from the University. DON'T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU! The University of Mississippi has recently subscribed to a plagiarism detection program called MyDropBox. Students in all of Dr. Ditto's classes are required to submit their papers through this online service. Yahoo Reference This site contains an online dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopedia, and other frequently-used reference books. It's the fastest, easiest way to look up spellings, definitions, and other word-related issues (even in Spanish!) while you're writing, emailing or posting online -- so you don't end up looking dumb (or dumber)! University Libraries Online Catalog Log on and do research, see whether or not the book you want is checked out, or even read books and journals online-- all from the comfort of your home or dorm room! Lafayette County-Oxford Public Library This link will take you to the combined website for public libraries all over North Mississippi. You can search their catalogs and order books from other libraries that you can pick up later at our local branch (401 Bramlett Blvd. at East Jackson Ave., one block off of E. University Ave. Phone 662-234-5751). You can put books on hold until you can get down there, renew books that are due, and access reference books and electronic databases. You can also check out videos and DVDs for FREE!!! Mississippi History Now This site, from the Mississippi Historical Society, offers a wealth of information on Mississippi history. Entries are written especially for students by some of the best historians in the field. University of Mississippi Department of History Here you can find information about History classes, faculty, and staff, as well as Phi Alpha Theta, the History honor society. Of course, the real history department is located in room 310 of Bishop Hall. The University of Mississippi Museums One of the best small museums in the South and one of the best university museums in the nation, this award-winning institution includes a world-renown collection of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, a distinguished collection of Southern folk art, the Walton-Young Historic House depicting life in 19th century Oxford, William Faulkner's former home Rowan Oak, as well as constantly changing exhibits of all kinds (and it's a great place to do work study or a student internship!).	How to Cite Sources This handy site from Duke University shows how to document a books, journal articles, and other kinds of sources in FOUR of the most commonly used style formats. Dr. Ditto doesn't care which style you use, as long as you completely cite all of your sources! In their book Online! A Reference Guide to Using Internet Sources, Andrew Harnack and Eugene Kleppinger show how to locate reliable internet sources and how to cite them correctly. The Writing Center The Writing Center offers free help with planning, organizing, writing, and editing papers and other written work. Conveniently located on the 3rd floor of the J.D. Williams Library, it's even open late. Students in Dr. Ditto's classes who bring their paper drafts to the writing center and attach proof of their consultation will receive 5 extra points on that assignment (in addition to the points that will almost inevitably result from revisions suggested by the writing center staff). But remember, you must make an appointment in order to receive a consultation -- especially near the end of the semester -- so plan ahead! The Help Desk Lots of people have trouble with login IDs, passwords, email, viruses, and other technical stuff. You can get help for all your computer-related problems and even download free anti-virus software here, or you can drop by the actual help desk on the first floor of Weir Hall (next door to the library). They ROCK! The History Channel Online Simply the best online portal for anyone with an interest in history. American History on About.com This site leads to a seemingly endless teasure trove of articles, discussion boards, books, and links about every kind of history, (and virtually anything else you might want to know about). The National Park Service - Links to the Past Our nation's experts on historic preservation, historic buildings, battlefields, and other national treasures, archaeology, and museums. Mississippi Department of Archives and History Mississippi's Department of Archives and History works toward the preservation of historic buildings, battlefields, and other sites, oversees the placement of historic markers, collects and preserves thousands of documents for use by historians and genealogists, operates the Mississippi Historical Society, and publishes the Journal of Mississippi History The Center for the Study of Southern Culture Located in the historic Barnard Observatory, the CSSC offers both Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in Southern Studies. The Center hosts annual conferences (like the Faulkner and Yoknapatawpha Conference, the Oxford Conference for the Book, and the Southern Foodways Symposium) and sponsors exhibits and publications related to all aspects of Southern Culture, such as the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture and the upcoming Mississippi Encyclopedia. The Sarah Isom Center for Women Named for the first female faculty member at the University of Mississippi, the Isom Center offers courses and an interdisciplinary minor in Gender Studies. Located in the east wing of Johnson Commons, Isom serves as a meeting and gathering place for faculty and students, and sponsors programs (like the Vagina Monologues and its annual Lucy Somerville Howorth lecture) that educate and raise awareness of women's issues both on and off campus.