Research Information

Electronic Databases

Before you begin searching the big world of the Internet, check out the databases that are available to you.  You will find a complete list of databases on the menu/ Electronic Database button.  Look beyond Google to find credible, current, authoritative, great research in the library databases!  See me for passwords to use the databases at home!  If you need any help, or just a little guidance to get started, let me know!!

Helpful Research Sites

MLA Purdue PowerPoint

 

Plagiarism Prevention

 

AOL Research & Learn

 

Primary Sources

 

Google Advanced Features

Google Book Search - Search the full text of books
Google Code Search - Search public source code
Google Scholar - Search scholarly papers
Google News archive search - Search historical news

Search Engine Tips- Search Engine Watch provides tips on using search engines better, along with some fun facts such as what people search for on search engines. EDSITEment -Tips for searching for high-quality material on the Internet in the subject areas of literature and language arts, foreign languages, art and culture, and history and social studies. Gale Schools- Offers information for students.
National Archives and Records Administration- The nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept forever. Scholastic- Presents the clearest explanation of current affairs and contemporary thought, and encourages literary appreciation and expression consistent with the understanding and interests of students.