Reliable Sources Worksheet

1020 Words5 Pages
Reliable Sources Worksheet Locate three sources in the University Library on a topic of your choice. Provide the required information for each sources. Source 1 Author: Harvey, A.D Date: April,2012 Title: Was the American Civil War the First Modern War? Publication: History, Blackwell Publishing Peer Reviewed? Yes What words did you use to find this article? The American Civil War What type of article is this (research, summary, reflection, essay, etc.)? Reflection Did this article include an abstract? Yes Summarize the article (75 to 100 words) This article discusses the theory, first postulated by Charles Fuller in his 1929 book "The Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant", of whether the American Civil War should be considered the very first modern war. An overview of weaponry, transportation and communications used during this era are provided. The article weighs the change from traditional campaigns to a more modern means of transport during war time. It also covers the general efficiency of new, more modern weaponry utilized during this war. Source 2 Author: Metcalfe, N H Date: December,2005 Title: Military influence upon the development of anesthesia from the American Civil War to the outbreak of the First World War Publication: Journal article Peer Reviewed? Yes What words did you use to find this article? The American Civil War What type of article is this (research, summary, reflection, essay, etc.)? Research Did this article include an abstract? No Summarize the article (75 to 100 words) This article explores the lack of anesthesia during the American Civil War due to problems in the academic and economic areas. It shows the need for this medical wonder, but explains why it was not prevalent during these harsh times. The article explains the need for anesthesia and the components which influenced its development, as
Open Document