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Instructor:
Ms. L.
Cahill
ESL 96
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Your assignment is to prepare an oral presentation.
Choose a country by explaining the
cultural history and customs. Include a map and visual aids,
such as photographs, to support the presentation, in addition
to step-by-step written instructions on how to prepare the
dish.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this website is to help you
find information about your country and to find books on your
country.
1.
World Book Encyclopedia
Ref AE5.W55
- Good
for finding basic information about almost any topic.
- Topics are in
alphabetical order.
2. The World Factbook
Ref G122 U56a
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Countries are in alphabetical order.
3. Web sites -- go to a computer
and double click on the Explorer icon. Type one of these Web
addresses in the Address box (see example):
U.S. States
50States.com
www.50states.com
Stately Knowledge
www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/
Information Please Almanac
www.infoplease.com/states.html
The US 50 www.theus50.com/
Countries
CIA World
Factbook
www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/
BBC News: Country Profiles
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/country_profiles/default.stm
Information Please Almanac
www.infoplease.com/countries.html
Altapedia Online
www.atlapedia.com/online/country_index.htm
CountryWatch.com
www.countrywatch.com/
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