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The Company Game

Ms. Sohit has instructed you on the foundations (beginings) of how companies are formed. There was a special emphasis on the Chocolate Company (Hershey) and you now know a little history about that company.

You are now going to see how to research companies and their histories using web-based and other supplemenal material.

The following databases and on line resources are availbale to you 24/7:

You have been given the paswords in class.

EBSCO Periodical Databases

Gale Databases (Full text Articles and Resources on Multiple Subjects)

Search Eric Databases

Gale - free_resources - Access to product reviews (reference), Free thematic pages (Black History, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage,  Women’s History, Poets Corner (These including poems, quizzes, biographies, links, timeline, etc.)

Facts on File Databases - Primary Sources = Full text 1940 -

The Facts for Learning Database - is designed to help students learn and use reference skills and uses familiar sources (digitized counterparts of the books and periodicals) that can be searched quickly and efficiently.

Reference Desk - Multiple resources for Research

Noodle Tools (Edit MLA Bibliographies online)

World Book Online - Includes specialized resources and links for NYC

Facts on File Databases Primary Sources - Free Trial Available = Full text 1940 ->

Netrekker - an index of over 180,000 reliable websites and resources
relevant for student research

Annals of American History Online

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