Research
Research Resources
On this page, you'll find a variety of resources to help you with your research projects. If you don't find something here that you're looking for, contact Dr. Turner.
Databases
Click the picture below to access all of the FISD databases using MackinVIA.
HS Online Resources (1).pdfMackinVia
This video explains the basics of how to use MackinVia to do any research project you may have.
Finding Primary Sources
This video explains how to locate primary sources within the databases.
Advanced Searching
This video explains how to conduct advanced searches in our databases and how to use subject headings.
Follow the steps below to track your research in Google Drive.
News Sources
Use one of these reputable news sources to locate current news articles. Click on the image to go to the news site.
Searching the Web
Click on one of the images below to try an educational search engine for your academic searches.
Click here for a video about searching on the Internet.
Click here for a video about locating credible sources.
Click here for an infographic about website evaluation.
Click here for a video about searching Google Scholar.
Citing Sources
Easybib
Click the picture above to access the Easybib citation generator to help you correctly cite your more common sources.
Easybib Demonstration
This video is about how to create a website citation using Easybib.com.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Click the picture above to access Purdue Online Writing Lab, a comprehensive resource to help you cite all of your sources.
Tips and Tricks for Presenting Your Research
Copyright Friendly Resources
Click on the picture to see a list of copyright friendly resources for images and music/audio on the "Copyright Friendly Media" library website page.
