I was wondering what reliable sources can I use for my paper in order to ask this question here?:Reseach at least three of the following scientific allusions present in the novel, Frankenstein, the stories behind them, and if possible, their presence and meaning in Frankenstein.
a. Erasmus Darwin and Charles Darwin
b. Cornelius Agrippa
c. Paracelsus
d. Albertus Magnus
e. Sir Issac magnus
One caveat in researching on the Internet: You have to be prepared for the possibility that none of it may be online. Or some may be, and some may not. In addition to searching on the Internet, you also need to make best friends with the reference librarian(s) in your local or college library.
http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/
At this webpage, you can go immediately to the search sites (first three columns across the top) -- or even better you can scroll down until you see the section called HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET. Those are the links to start with. You'll not only learn how to come up with good search terms, but also how to evaluate the webpages you get as results. Some will be good and others will be garbage. You need to know how to tell the difference.
My favorite way to search is to go to Google's advanced search page < http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en > and put my search words or phrases into the first or second search box (either "all the words" or "exact phrase"). However, there many other strategies for searching you can use, and the HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET section will help you best.
.edu/library/searchtools/evaluate.html
When I entered darwin charles erasmus at www.google.com, here are the results I got:
http://www.google.com/search?q=darwin+charles+erasmus&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
You can do the same with any of the others.
Happy searching!
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Are you sure (e) is not Sir Isaac Newton? Sir Isaac Newton is referred to in Chapter II of Frankenstein.
Are you sure the first person in (a) is not Erasmus (not Erasmus Darwin)?
First, get the names right.
It is not clear to me whether you want to ask a question or answer it.
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To research reliable sources for your paper on the scientific allusions in Frankenstein, such as Erasmus Darwin, Charles Darwin, Cornelius Agrippa, Paracelsus, Albertus Magnus, and Sir Isaac Newton, I recommend following these steps:
1. Start your research by visiting your local or college library and speaking with a reference librarian. Librarians are knowledgeable and can guide you to reputable sources that may not be available online.
2. Use online search tools provided by libraries, such as Southern Oregon University Library's search tools at http://www.sou.edu/library/searchtools/. These tools can help you find reliable academic sources related to your research.
3. Learn effective search strategies by reading the section called "HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET" on the search tools page mentioned above. This section will provide you with tips on using appropriate search terms and evaluating the reliability of webpages.
4. Consider using Google's advanced search page at http://www.google.com/advanced_search?hl=en. This tool allows you to enter search words or phrases in specific search boxes, such as "all the words" or "exact phrase." You can use this to search for each scientific allusion individually, starting with "darwin charles erasmus" to explore sources related to Erasmus Darwin, Charles Darwin, and the connection between them.
5. As you conduct your search, examine the search results carefully. Evaluate the webpages you find to distinguish between reliable sources and low-quality or unreliable sources. Pay attention to factors such as the author's credentials, the reputation of the website or organization, and the presence of citations or references.
Remember to fact-check and cross-reference information you find in different sources to ensure accuracy. Additionally, double-check the spelling and identities of the figures you mentioned, as there seems to be a small discrepancy in your question regarding Sir Isaac Newton and Erasmus Darwin.