I have to have at least one resource that is a book, im doing an essay on salem witch trials but all the books about that in the library are gone, it is due in 2 days and i don't have a book. what can i do? i was told i can't use an encyclopedia so that's out too.
2007-01-24 08:48:01 · 9 answers · asked by indesperateneed 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Which library did you go to? Did you check your school library?
If so, and the books are out there- go to your local public library.
If the books are out from the public library, as the staff to show you some reference books on the subject. You can photocopy what you need from there. Be sure to get the information from the TITLE PAGE and the other side - called the VERSO. The Verso has the copyright information. (This is for your bibliography- when you have to tell the teacher which sources you used in writing your paper).
Another suggestion would be check the books on general American history. Look in the index for Salem Witch Trials. There may be some references to the trials - enough for your paper. Do the same thing with the history book as I suggested above (getting the info from the title page, etc.)
Good luck.
2007-01-24 08:59:20 · answer #1 · answered by Lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the Internet. Put in Salem Witch Trials and see what you get. Also go back to the library and see if they have a system that enables you to look for a topic in periodicals. Don't spend too long doing this. It is better to write an essay with one source than to write no essay at all.
2007-01-24 08:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by happyjumpyfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a ride to Barnes & Noble. Get a loan from you mom/dad and buy the book. After you are done with the book, return it. They'll give you your money back as long as the book isn't damaged and it hasn't been 30 days since you bought the book. Also, you can try your public library. Have you thought about using the Internet? If so, there are plenty of scholarly journals you can find online. Good luck!
2007-01-24 08:57:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a couple of books you might still find that deal with the Salem Witch Trials.
The Crucible by Thorton Wilder (its a play script)
Witch Burning by Salem Mass
The House of Seven Gables by Edward M. Stevenson
2007-01-24 09:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by mimoll 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you buy the book?? Try borders or barnes and Noble. Heck do you need to bring the book to school?? Head to one of these book stores and read the book there, Hand write your essay or bring your lap top and there you did your homework! Next time don't wait 'till the last min.
2007-01-24 08:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you try both the school AND public library? Or possibly another library nearby? I guess you could always buy the book... try a second hand bookstore.
2007-01-24 08:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by allicat237 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try another library, or a bookstore. Best wishes to you on your essay, but now I'm going to say something that you already know...next time, don't leave it to the last minute! (Sorry, I'm a mom.)
2007-01-24 08:58:39 · answer #7 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what about online books... find a reputable online book website and "check it out" for a few hours. Ask your teacher if it's okay....
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=15094031
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/
www.literature.org/
2007-01-24 08:59:30 · answer #8 · answered by lamaestra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can look it up on the internet and make a copy of the information you find. that might help you. good luck
2007-01-24 08:57:32 · answer #9 · answered by laura s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋