Databases and Credible Sources

So, you’re wondering, “Can librarians help you decipher fact from fiction?” Yes! Yes, we can! Why? We’ve been doing it for years, years before “fake news” even became a term. Misinformation has always existed, but not to the extent that it exists today. Therefore, we can help, but the job has definitely become more of a challenge. In addition, "fake news" is not news you disagree with or do not like. Fake news is false information or a hoax. By partnering with your classroom teachers, your librarian and teachers can assist you with finding credible sources, using tools to evaluate possibly suspicious sources, and documenting your sources in MLA or APA format. Librarians have become dedicated defenders of truth! These days, getting answers to your questions is just about the easiest thing in the world. However, getting the right answer is more challenging. Librarians and famous author Neil Gaiman have known this for years, but one thing is certain, in the information age, discerning fact from fiction is THE "21st century skill." The Overarching Goal for research is to grow a generation of students who cannot de duped by “fake news”. In today's world, you have to be savvy consumers of information! In other words, digital detectives! Below is a list of resources that have been curated and evaluated for you! The information found below is fact, not fiction! Facts matter! The truth matters! 

Library Books

• LHS Book Catalog

Databases and Credible Resources

• Opposing Viewpoints in Context

• Gale in Context

• ERIC - Education Resources Info Center

• Explora for High School Encyclopedia

• Explora for Public Libraries 

• Explora for College Prep

• Google Books

• Google Scholar 

• Basic INSPIRE search; INSPIRE databases; INSPIRE databases by subject

• Books to support Mental Wellness

News and Newspapers

• THE TIMES e-Edition (login - dkozma@tricreek.k12.in.us, password - gogreen) 

• Today's Front Pages 

• NewseumEd

College and Careers 

• LHS Library Media Center Resources 

• Occupational Outlook Handbook

Miscellaneous Resources 

• Indiana Driver's Permit Practice Test

Teacher Resources 

• Library of Congress - The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. There are lesson plans, primary source sets, and the National Jukebox, an unprecedented collection of over 10,000 rare historical audio recordings. 

• Google Dataset Search - Google Dataset Search is a search engine from Google that helps researchers locate online data that is freely available for use. Google Dataset Search complements Google Scholar, the company's search engine for academic studies and reports.

• National Archives and Records Administration - Focuses on using primary sources. Great information on genealogy research. 

• National Science Digital Library (NSDL) - Online science library with lesson plans and resources relating to science, technology, engineering, and math. 

• Smithsonian Institute - Lessons and tools from the Smithsonian. 

• ReadWriteThink