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Halloween in History
This guide will provide you with an array of resources for beginning your research into the origins of the holiday that we know as Halloween!
Evaluating Websites
Before you use material from the Internet, evaluate the site by asking:
WHO- is the author or sponsor ? Is it a reliable person, site?
WHAT- information is provided ? Does it match other information from valid sources?
WHEN- was the information posted/updated ? Is it current?
WHERE- does the information come from? Is it a reputable source such as .edu or .gov?
WHY- is the information there? Is it there to inform and educate without bias?
Find out more about credible sources in this tutorial.
Websites and Articles for your Research
- Boston University
Use the keywords "Halloween History" to find a great article for your research! - Encyclopedia Britannica
Search Britannica.com for articles on Halloween. - Everything You Want to Know about Halloween
An informative Website on Halloween created by SUNY Albany. - History.com
Historical information ranging from Great Speeches (in audio) to facts about This Day in History. - Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the nation’s first established cultural institution and the largest library in the world, with millions of items including books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections.
Unicef and Halloween
- Unicef Halloween TraditionTrick or Treating Fundraising Campaign
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