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Online Resources From Oxford University Press
Updated November 2013
Online ResourcesFrom Oxford University PressThis presentation gives a brief description of the American National Biography Online
It tells youwhat the American National Biography Online ishow it can help youhow to look for information in it
The presentation will take about 4 minutes
The landmark American National Biography offers portraits of more than 18,700 men and women -- from all eras and walks of life - whose lives have shaped the American nation. It was first published in 1999 in 24 volumes.The online edition is now updated every 6 months with new biographies and revisions of previously published entries. Hundreds of biographies are added every year.
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To search for a particular person, simply type the name into the box at the top right.mark twain
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The left column in the biography contains links to other related biographiesNotice that you can print and email any article.
You can also copy and paste citation information easily.
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You can also see related entries from the Oxford Companion to United States History.
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You can search for people who were involved in a particular field, or from a particular state.Click on the Search tab.
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Select occupation and home state.
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41 people from Michigan who were involved in science and technology.
www.anb.orgPracticeNow you have had a brief introduction, why not explore for yourself? Have a go at finding the answers to these questions.
Where was Jeremiah Dixon born?How many entries does a search for watergate return?Who was Ira Hayes?How many people born in Louisiana from the field of sports and games are featured?
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