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2) This article does a pretty good job of giving an easy to understand overview of the history of the samurai influence in Japanese history. Not only did it reference general terminology and events in history, but it also gave sub-topics such as Asuka and Nara Periods, the RIse of the Samurai, Sengoku period, etc. It also gives significant and interesting information on the religious influences on the Samurai culture some of which include Buddhism, Zen, Confucianism, and Shinto. Then it goes into the basic beliefs and traditions that The Samurai believe and practice. The sources mainly come from several history textbooks, other encyclopedias, and books specifically about the way of the samurai. Maybe they could have had a wider range of sources like actual historical documents from the major samurai period during per-industrial era of Japan, or primary sources from actual Samurai warriors if possible, just more original information. But even so, Wikipedia has provided decent information for general research and basic information to help you further specific research.

3) Jane Browning has a great sense of humor, I actually enjoyed reading her process through her project and posts. I think she did a great job of ranging her sources. I liked the way she organized her research in that she creating specific starting points which would help her with her further research. Additionally, her direct, face-to-face research was very inspiring and seemed to give her more ideas and perspective for her project. This also allowed her to have ranging sources and information. Her sources were reliable and easy to work with and they had variety which is important in a research assignment.