Research can be an overwhelming experience, but with the right planning, a successful experience for this and future assignments.  Requirements for research projects vary by teacher, but most students use a combination of books, databases, and websites.  The OWL at Purdue is a great online reference for writing a research paper beginning to end.

 

JWHS Library Catalog

This link takes you directly to the online library catalog.  The catalog allows you to find out what books are available in the school library by author, title, subject or keyword search.  If you are trying to search the library catalog from anyplace other than the school, use this HOME ACESS link.

 

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

If you need more print resources than our library provides, you can always request to interlibary loan the books you need.  JWHS participates in the statewide interlibrary loan system and can borrow books from other libraries.  You can search the Kansas Library Catalog link below or surf Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble to find titles to enhance your research.   Please ask at the front desk for help.

 

Jefferson West High School uses the MLA citation format, 7th edition.  There are a variety of resources available in today's society, which means there are many ways that resources are cited.  It is VERY IMPORTANT IN ACADEMIC WORK to properly cite where you have gotten your information, both within your text and on your works cited page.  Here is a very useful link showing proper MLA 7 format for a variety of resources. Also, the OWL at Purdue is an excellent resource for both MLA style, MLA examples and help with research and writing.

 

These citation creators are free and allow you to create free accounts so you can keep your work stored.  REMEMBER! Sometimes citation creators don't format the citation correctly...double check your citations against standard MLA 7th edition format to insure accuracy.

www.bibme.org