Featured Web sites are reliable and authoritative U.S. history resources. From a documentary archive on the Salem witch trials to an online history of the Apple computer, these Web sites allow students to research a broad range of U.S. history topics. Organized chronologically, the Web sites help students avoid time-consuming searches and steer clear of unreliable Web sites.
Tools and features help students identify particular sites of interest. A review describes each Web site and identifies research topics best served by that site; icons signal primary, visual, map, statistical, audio, or video sources; and selected illustrations preview the site’s content. Other useful aids include an index of topics, sources, and regions and a
Glossary of Internet Terminology. A
book companion site provides access to the "History Matters" Web site and other research aids.
A comprehensive introduction helps students locate online resources and use them wisely. Intended for the experienced Web surfer and the novice alike, the introduction promotes good research habits by providing discussion of primary and secondary sources, advice on evaluating Web site content and the latest Web 2.0 resources, and guidance on citing electronic sources and avoiding plagiarism.