The above video explains the differences between primary and secondary sources. Even if you know the definitions of these terms, be sure to watch this video because it is important to express that primary and secondary sources are not necessarily more accurate or less biased than each other.
Was the rebellion of the Texas Revolutionaries against the Mexican government ethical?
When considering the Texas Revolution, there are ethical perspectives to consider. Here are links to a few such perspectives.
Here is a curated list of primary sources to consider when studying the Battle of the Alamo.
Now we will look at certain secondary sources in the library databases. Have you used the databases before? If you don't have recent experience with our library's databases, then I suggest watching this introductory video.
You must cite your sources according to the MLA style of documentation.
This is our video that introduces MLA documentation. I urge you to watch the entire video carefully before starting to write your paper. It is much easier to cite correctly as you go along, rather than try to fix your documentation after you have written your paper.
This is our sample paper. You can model the formatting of your paper after this one. If you are unsure how to set up the formatting in Microsoft Word so that it fits the requirements for MLA formatting, you could instead download this blank Word document that has the formatting already set up for you.
This is our 2-page handout that summarizes the MLA style. It includes most of the types of sources that students commonly use.
