Gone are the days when qualitative research was synonymous with focus groups. More than ever, researchers are discovering that the best insights are sometimes gained by combining the best of two or more techniques. This is hybrid research.

Mixed Methodologies 101: How to combine research methods to achieve deeper insights shows how today's researchers have the capability to use many different research methods, often in tandem, to transform a research finding into a valuable insight that…

Library of Congress - Most people have heard of the Library of Congress, but few realize the amount of information it offers online. The American Memory Collection contains a wealth of materials on American history including thousands of photos, maps, documents, and even sheet music. In addition, the site offers online exhibits, and if you can't find what you're looking for there is online resource to ask a librarian. For anyone interested in American history, the Library of Congress is an…

Digital History is a valuable resource for those who seek information on U.S. history, Digital History offers an up-to-date textbook, as well as essays on film, private life, and science and technology, and visual histories about Lincoln's America and America's Reconstruction. The site also makes use of primary sources such as gravestones, historical advertising, and letters to give a more vivid picture of American History.

The site also includes numerous reference materials including an…