The evidence in each unit focuses primarily on the topic for that unit, but also addresses a range of other topics, so that users will be able to follow a given theme over time. For each unit, the narrative traces a general narrative in world history and in migration, and goes on to develop and document the theme emphasized in that unit. With an additional click, the user may explore each of several detailed examples. The narrative also provides an application of the analysis for the unit. The user has constant access to any of four reference sections.
Contents summarizes the unit titles, questions, and modes of analysis.
Users may enter any term into the search tool, and locate all uses of that term in the Evidence and Narrative sections. This multimedia authoring tool enables the user to take notes at any time. This includes not only text, but also the images and even audio and video selections.