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Modern India

Street in India, Festival time

August, 2012

Finding Background Information

Encyclopedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
Excellent resource providing articles, images, etc. on a wide range of topics.
Gale in Context: World History This link opens in a new window
Provides numerous types of resources, from periodicals, academic journals, reference materials, etc. on world history.

Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Reference eBooks on a variety of topics.
EbscoHost This link opens in a new window
EbscoHost is a hosting site for multiple databases that include periodicals, eBooks, academic journals, images, etc. Once you click on the link, select the database you want to use.

CIA World Factbook
Information on different countries.
Understanding Modern India
Article from the Center for Global Education.
Indian Society and Ways of Living
Shares cultural information about modern Indian families.

Image resources

AP Images
A part of the Power Library databases, this resource gives access to the archive of images from the Associated Press.
Creative Commons search
Use this link to look for resources in the Creative Commons, meaning that you do not have to request access or use by the copyright owner.

Secondary Sources

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Access to numerous academic journals, perfect for in-depth information on a topic.
EbscoHost This link opens in a new window
EbscoHost is a hosting site for multiple databases that include periodicals, eBooks, academic journals, images, etc. Once you click on the link, select the database you want to use.

Citation Resources

Purdue Owl Resources
Excellent source for citing sources as well as research tips.