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1. Research Project Source Sheet (# 2 )
Download and use this sheet to keep track of each source you plan to use so that you can include it in a later assignment for the annotated bibliography.

The Majority of this research will be written by you, but you are allowed to use some quotes directly from the source. Most importantly, you need to
paraphrase the sources you find, and you need to keep track of where you’ve found them.
The expectation of this assignment is that you have a minimum of…
•Two Sources from Gale
•Two EVALUATED Sources from the Internet - The source is critically assessed for its credibility, relevance, and reliability to determine if it's
appropriate to be included in your research or project. This process involves looking at factors like the author's expertise, the source's purpose,
the accuracy of its information, and its timeliness.
1.Which type of source is this? (highlight one) Gale Database Website
2.Title of the source Global Events: Milestone events through history
3.Why is the author(s) believable? (You may need to do some research about the author’s expertise.)
The author is believable because it's from a historical site.

2. 4. Copy the MLA Works Cited Information on your source in the box below. If a hyperlink is not already in the citation, you must create the
hyperlink.
"The Colosseum Is Built in Rome: 75–80." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History, edited by Jennifer Stock, vol.
4: Europe, Gale, 2014. Gale In Context: World History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/RVNMBB714697551/WHIC?
u=j101914012&sid=bookmark-WHIC&xid=5f4c4986. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
4. What is the main idea of the text? Write in complete sentences, a summary of what you’ve read. (You cannot copy and paste text from the source.)
The huge arena's primary purpose was entertainment, such as gladiatorial fights, naval clashes, and wild beast fights.
5. How is this source relevant to your research? (Write in complete sentences.)
It's relevant because it helps me identify the purpose of the Colosseum
6. What are two short quotes you are considering using from this source? (you can copy and paste these quotes from the source)
● “Gladiator fighting became more than a test of strength and endurance. It also served as punishment for those found
guilty of a crime.”

3. ●“people gathered to watch chariot races, gladiator fights, and other spectator sports. Roman leaders used the games to
distract the public from other matters, thus hoping to avoid political unrest.”