• Current Event Libguide


    Spanish Speaking Country Current Event

    Your task is to find a current newspaper article from a Spanish speaking country. Fill out your assignment sheet about your chosen article, and write a summary. You will be expected to speak to the class about your article. 

    Basic Searching: 

    Sweet Search 

    A search engine with pre-evaluated websites. Great for academic resources!

    iseek

    A non-commercial search engine for students and educators, with editor reviewed results from universities, government sites, and other non-commercial providers.

    EbscoHost

    Search for your topic.

    Useful Web Sites:

     Newspaper Map

    Use this map of the world to click on a country and view current newspapers. Filter the map to see only the language or location you are seeking. 

    Refdesk

    Click on the country you desire to view newspapers from that part of the world. 

    Newseum 

    This website offers the front page of countries all around the world. simply click the front page of the country you desire. These front pages are updated each day. 

    World Press

    Click on the region you are interested in

    World Newspapers Online

    Use the advanced browsing to select region, country, and language. 

    Word Reference 

    Have a word you are stuck on? Use this online dictionary to help you. 

    Citing Your Sources:

    It is extremely important you cite your sources and give credit to those you have gathered information from. 

    MLA Format

    Online Writing Lab from Purdue University assists you with not only citing your sources, but also with how to format your research paper.

     APA Format

    Online Writing Lab from Purdue University assists you with not only citing your sources, but also with how to format your research paper.

    RefME 

    RefME is a free bibliography generator for all formats. If you are using this at home do now sign up using Facebook or you will not be able to access your projects at school. It is best to sign up using an e-mail if you have one. 

    EasyBib

    EasyBib is a free bibliography generator for MLA format.