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Research Process and Findings on Locating Sources
What sources did you find? I found sources about the causes of homelessness, racial disparities, housing policy, and redlining practices. What did you learn from reading these sources? I have learned that many factors can lead to homelessness, such … Continue reading
Describe your past or current research process.
What does your typical working process look like? First, I identify the topic I want to know more about. Then, search for background information about the topic, through internet searches, library databases, google scholar, online books, and peer reviewed articles. … Continue reading
Free Writing
I reviewed “The Lost Museum”, Barnum’s American Museum which tells the story of a massive fire that destroyed this museum in New York City in July of 1865. I found this site very interesting because I had heard about the … Continue reading
Why did the boycott of Montgomery’s buses succeed?
The boycott was a success because the African Americans community stuck together for the cause, and made a commitment to “protest until the grievances were granted”. They were fed up with the discriminatory practices, constant public humiliation, and the unfair … Continue reading
How do you define History?
I define history as a review and evaluation of stories, artifacts, people, and events that have happened in the past that influence current values, and spark interest or require clarification, or discussion based on current knowledge. I am interested in … Continue reading
This journey will be amazing!
I am learning how to create a domain and manage a website. Exciting!!! Yes, I can do this! Getting to Know MeMy name is Joanne Carter. I am an adult learner, working full-time, and attending classes part-time. I am studying … Continue reading