Lost Plays Database
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Title
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Lost Plays Database
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Description
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This is a scholarly collaborative website where people can add lost plays that've been recovered in England through 1570-1642.
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Creator
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David Mclnnis
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HomePage
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https://lostplays.folger.edu/Main_Page
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Requires
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Things that are needed are a comupter, wifi and a browser to run the website
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Alternatives
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There are many similar websites that can be edited by others online. Like Wikipedia.
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Get Started
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A basic understanding of how to navagate through a website and collect information. You do not need to have a huge understanding to learn about lost archives and plays in order to understand this website.
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Accessibility
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It is easy to navigate and is a well organized website. The plays are in alphabetical order and the dates are organized as well starting from the 1570s ending at the 1670s. There is also a help and info part of this website which gives the reader recources on how to add their own information.
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Audience
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As anyone can access this website, this website is mainly targeted towards people who are interested in old english and mainly undergrad/postgrad English/History majors. It provides more insight and information on certain points in history and special artifacts that can give us a better understanding on important factors and figures during the time.
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Audience Education Level
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Undergrad, postgrad and scholarly education