Research
CREDIBLE RESOURCES
Access FLHS databases. Once you save your username and password in your browser, your login will be remembered. Ask the Library Media Specialist for login information.
Google Scholar has many downloadable PDF full text articles. Additionally, articles available in our databases will be opened directly from GS if you have saved your log in credentials.
Science Direct offers users articles from thousands of science journals. Access from home may require id. Please email or see the Library Media Specialist for id credentials.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DICTIONARIES
Encyclopedias are often a first step in research as they offer legitimate, reputable information from expert and scholarly resources.
Please access this through the Launchpad now! Look in the "Library Resources" folder.
This reverse dictionary allows you to search for words by their definition.
SEARCH ENGINES
Sweet Search, created by librarians, educators and researchers, searches a fully vetted index of websites to produce credible resources.
Duck Duck Go allows users to search in privacy. It allows searchers to keep their browsing history and personal information private.
Creative Commons searches copyright-free images and music for worry-free use in original content creation.
Swisscows also protects privacy while using artificial intelligence to better determine the context of a user's query.
how to create CITATIONS
BibGuru and Zbib (ZoteroBib) are simple cut and paste citation tools for creating bibliographies, citations in more styles than you'll ever use. It's simple, free and requires no account or download to use.
Purdue OWL : MLA Formatting and Style Guide gives guidance and instruction on how to use in-text citations and create a bibliography using the Modern Language Association format.
Purdue OWL : APA Formatting and Style Guide gives guidance and instruction on how to use in-text citations and create a bibliography using the American Psychological Association format.
Cornell University Library Annotated Bibliography clearly outlines how to create an annotated bibliography and how it differs from an abstract.
Purdue OWL Annotated Bibliography offers in depth explanation and examples of annotated bibliographies.
avoiding PLAGIARISM
As a student, you are constantly exposed to other people's ideas through texts, books, articles, websites and videos. It is important that when creating your own work that you give credit to the authors that inspired you. Your work will include school assignments as well as posts, blogs or websites you may create. Learning how to paraphrase and cite your work is crucial and easy to learn if you spend a few moments reviewing the information. Zbib is a great tool to use when creating bibliographies. Check out Purdue OWL to understand how to properly use in-text citations.
The Plagiarism Spectrum: Identifies ten types of plagiarism.
How to Paraphrase: Turnitin briefly explains using quotations and paraphrasing content.
Purdue OWL: explains paraphrasing with examples.