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AICS Secondary Library | Research
NEW! The IB and the AICS encourage students to use AI tools responsibly to enhance learning and for additional support. Try these steps!
Our library is a research center.
Need help with a homework assignment or class project that requires research?
We're here to help!
Ask a teacher librarian how to get started or read about some helpful tools for each step of the research process below.
Get to know the AICS Academic Integrity Policy.
Students and staff are required to follow the AICS Academic Integrity Policy for all research. A teacher librarian can help!
New to research? Before you get started with your research project, you might want to review how to prepare for and conduct research.
Try one of these research guides: Britannica Ready for Research (MYP, DP, CP) | JSTOR Research Basics (MYP5, DP, CP)
Ready to get started? See how AICS Library research tools can help you below. Would you like to use the tools on this page on your phone or tablet? Visit our App Suite!
Research Project
Step 1—Set Up Your Project with NoodleTools
Set up your project in NoodleTools as soon as you start to make your research easier. Create to-do lists, notecards, outlines, and works cited lists in MLA format. Upload documents associated with your project to keep everything in one place.
Log in with your school Gmail account.
Video Tutorials
Research Project
Step 2—Consult Britannica School
Britannica School is a great starting point for any research project. Get step-by-step instructions on how to conduct research in "Britannica's Research Guide for Learners. Gain an initial understanding of your topic and build keyword vocabulary to continue your research. Use the citation tool to copy and paste MLA citations into your NoodleTools project.
Log in with your school Gmail account.
Research Project
Step 3—Find Books in the Library Collection
Use keywords to find books in the library. Save the books you need for future reference.
Find something useful? Visit the apps page, download the NoodleTools Companion app, and scan the book into your NoodleTools project!
Find ebooks and audiobooks, both fiction and nonfiction, to support your research.
The Public Library of Amsterdam (OBA) offers free memberships to students and staff.
Your free OBA membership also gives you instant access to OBA's ebook and audiobook collection.
Research Project
Step 4—Find Articles Online
(See section on Boolean Operators below for tips on how to search in a research database.
EBSCO
(export to NoodleTools)
Find magazine, newspaper, and journal articles, with dedicated sections for Science, History, Literature, and Ebooks.
JSTOR Secondary
(export to NoodleTools)
Use Google Login
"JSTOR provides access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines."
Find out what JSTOR has to offer, including access to primary sources, in this short video.
Perlego
(copy/paste citation)
Access to over 1 million scholarly books across 1,000+ topics—from Art to Zoology. Contact the AICS Library for access.
Google Scholar
(copy/paste citation)
Google Scholar only provides search results related to scholarly research.
Want to see how Google Scholar works? Check out this brief tutorial video from YouTuber Tom Nicholas.
TIP! Combine keywords with AND, OR, and NOT to improve search results.
Check out Scribbr's Quick Guide with examples and tips.
Additional Research Databases
(Including Subject-Specific Resources)
Research Project
Step 5—Format Your Project with MLA9
MLA9 is the official formatting and style guide for all projects and research papers written at AICS. The MLA Style Center offers sample papers written in MLA9 format and guidance on how to format citations for specific source types. Not sure what it means to use MLA9 formatting to write a paper? Watch the video* for a quick introduction.
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
Download the MLA9 PowerPoint that was used to train DP/CP students on how to format and cite using MLA9.
MLA9 TEMPLATES FOR AICS STUDENTS
We've done some of the work for you! Download these templates to get started using the proper MLA9 formatting for your assignments. Please note that the DP Extended Essay and the CP Reflective Project have specific requirements and require a separate template.
*This video was produced for students of a specific college in the United States. Please ignore references to that college's web site. AICS Library will produce its own instructional video soon.
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