Research Help
Websites
As you research for your class assignments, it's important to find quality sources that will help you and not hurt you. If you research on search engines like Google, you will find a variety of sources that may or may not be appropriate. Follow the ABCD rule when evaluating websites online (Author, Bias, Content, Date). You can also use the Research Ready Web Evaluator tool to help you determine if the source is good for you.
Databases
As you research for your class assignments, it's important to find quality sources that will help you and not hurt you. If you research on search engines like Google, you will find a variety of sources that may or may not be appropriate. Follow the ABCD rule when evaluating websites online (Author, Bias, Content, Date). You can also use the Research Ready Web Evaluator tool to help you determine if the source is good for you.
Databases
Pioneer: A collection of databases that you can use for research. Remember, not all information is created equally! Databases are a great place to go for good, quality sources.
Contact a librarian for your at-home login!
Contact a librarian for your at-home login!
- CultureGrams: Organized by country, state, or Canadian province, the site provides general information as well as unusual information such as customs, lifestyle, recipes, famous people, interviews, etc.
- EBSCO: A general academic database where you can find scholarly articles on a variety of subjects. Great place to go to get familiar with databases!
- eMedia: Provides a bunch of different media (from videos to documents to audio, etc.). You can search the site by subject. Includes videos from many popular series, such as NOVA, Schoolhouse Rock, and more.
- Gale-Cengage Learning K-12 Collection: Trust us, there's a lot of good stuff here! Gale offers a variety of databases, including Biography in Context, Gale Virtual Reference Library (general database of their print reference books), Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Science in Context, Student Edition, and Student Resource Center (general database).
- Learning Express: Offers test prep materials and helps for ACT, SAT, as well as high school subjects.
- NoodleTools: Allows you to organize your research and provides citation help. You can create "notecards" where you can keep track of your sources and any quotes/notes you want to attach to them.
- Soundzabound: Access to royalty-free music.
- World Book Encyclopedia: Online version of the print encyclopedia. Find articles on most any subject!
Citation Help
Why do we make you cite your sources?
1. Because it's important to give credit where credit is due. Somebody spent a lot of time creating the information that you used in your assignment. So give them the props they deserve.
2. Also, it makes you look smarter! When you cite people who are experts, you sound like an expert too. Do yourself a favor and look smart!
Check out these tools to cite your sources correctly!
NoodleTools: Log in to Pioneer for access to NoodleTools, an awesome tool to help you organize your research and create citations! Ask a librarian for help! Click here for a step-by-step guide.
Purdue Owl: Excellent website that provides examples of citations in MLA and APA style. Also provides writing help!
1. Because it's important to give credit where credit is due. Somebody spent a lot of time creating the information that you used in your assignment. So give them the props they deserve.
2. Also, it makes you look smarter! When you cite people who are experts, you sound like an expert too. Do yourself a favor and look smart!
Check out these tools to cite your sources correctly!
NoodleTools: Log in to Pioneer for access to NoodleTools, an awesome tool to help you organize your research and create citations! Ask a librarian for help! Click here for a step-by-step guide.
Purdue Owl: Excellent website that provides examples of citations in MLA and APA style. Also provides writing help!