Embedded Files
Books
Books
TCHS Library Catalog
TCHS Library Catalog
You can borrow books from other schools, as well. See the librarian for details.
Lexington Public Library
Lexington Public Library
Use your library card (Student Success Card) to place holds on books you find so you can pick them up later. You can also get access to databases and e-books.
Databases
Databases
Gale Databases
Gale Databases
Easy to use, multimedia resources. Save your research straight to your Google Drive and all articles include citations. You can search directly, or use "Browse Topics" to find what you need.
Easy to use, multimedia resources. Save your research straight to your Google Drive and all articles include citations. You can search directly, or use "Browse Topics" to find what you need.
Log in with your school Google account.
Log in with your school Google account.
Perfect for researching modern, debatable social issues offering opposite viewpoints for every topic as well as reliable research materials.
***Note: This database is provided by KYVL, so you may be directed to log in to their site to use from home.
Explore topics within business and economics, geography, government, history, literature, science and health, social issues, and more.
Kentucky Virtual Library
Kentucky Virtual Library
To access any of the KYVL resources from home, you will be prompted to log in using your school Google account (e-mail and password).
To access any of the KYVL resources from home, you will be prompted to log in using your school Google account (e-mail and password).
Direct links to some popular resources on KYVL. (To see a complete list, click the A-Z Listing above.)
High quality, college level resources.
Click on "All Databases" to select specific databases from 32 options, or search them all at once.
Don't forget to click on "Full Text" to make sure you get the whole article.
Combines Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Websters Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, plus magazines and periodicals, an atlas, biographies, e-books, and other tools.
Easy to use and a perfect place to start you research.
Select Elementary, Middle, or High for built-in differentiation for thousands of curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, editor-recommended websites, and more for student research.
Highly graphic interface includes built in translation feature.
By ProQuest
More than 500 full text titles on vocational and technical topics, including: computing science, healthcare, building trades, auto mechanics, sales and retail, accounting, graphic design, and photography.
JSTOR
JSTOR
"...the collections in JSTOR include peer-reviewed scholarly journals, respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports, and primary sources from libraries’ special collections and archives. "
Log in Information - Click here to find out how to access the Tates Creek subscription to JSTOR. You MUST be a TC student or staff member to access.
Citation Tools and Information
Citation Tools and Information
MLA 9 Style Guides
MLA 9 Style Guides
MLA Style Formatting Guide
Citation Generators
Citation Generators
Remember: Citation creator sites are a a great tool to get started.
It's up to you to make sure all information has been entered accurately, including the date accessed.
Online citation generator that includes the current MLA 9 format.
Online citation generator that includes the current MLA 9 format.
Free online citation generator. Add On available for both Google Docs and Word Online (Office 365.)
Paper Formatting in Google Docs
Paper Formatting in Google Docs
Basic MLA Paper Formatting (MLA 9)
in Google Docs
Creating a Works Cited Page (MLA 9)
in Google Docs - Hanging Indent
Evaluating Information
Evaluating Information
Think about potential bias in your News Sources
Think about potential bias in your News Sources
Media-Bias-Chart-11.0_Jan-2023-Licensed-Protected.pdf
PBS Learning Media
PBS Learning Media
For Teachers - KET and PBS have curated FREE, standards-aligned videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more for teachers like you.
FCPS Professional Collection
FCPS Professional Collection
For Teachers - A library of professional ebooks.
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