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Databases require a Jeffco Public Library card.
Databases require a Jeffco Public Library card.
Don't have a JCPL library card? Sign up here! Want a full access (check out materials besides databases) see Mrs. Weller for an application.
Don't have a JCPL library card? Sign up here! Want a full access (check out materials besides databases) see Mrs. Weller for an application.
A-Z Resources - all the Jeffco databases
Any database whose name ends "in Context" will work with Google Drive (recommended).
Where research starts! Use your public library card to explore a host of databases!
No library card? Get one here. Or come see Mrs. Weller in the library to help you get one.
Try the JSTOR Database! Get up to 100 articles each month with this database.
Try the Library of Congress - Click the "Search this site" or use one of the links.
How to spot fake news
(an alternative or in addition to the CRAPP test)
FABLE
Find original video or story, if possible
Analyze the Headline (clickbait?)
Bias (check your own & the story's bias)
Look to fact checkers (Snopes or Politifact)
Exert self-control (be 100% sure before sharing/using)
Don't see what you need at the Jeffco Public library, try Denver Public Library - get a Denver card here.
All "in Context" databases (listed below)- These Gale products work with your Google Drive! Start here for all your database searching!
All "in Context" databases (listed below)- These Gale products work with your Google Drive! Start here for all your database searching!
Biography in Context - a collection of biographies for people from around the world and throughout history.
Global Issues in Context - Provides information about current world issues and international news stories.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Provides information about current social issues. Get pro/con viewpoints, statistics & primary documents
Science in Context - Full-text articles and books, videos, news, experiments, and projects.
U.S. History in Context - Comprehensive U.S. history including primary source documents ranging from slave journals to presidential papers.
World History in Context - Comprehensive world history resource covering the ancient world through today's headlines.
Current Issues and Controversial Topics
Current Issues and Controversial Topics
Global Issues in Context - Provides information about current world issues and international news stories.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context - Provides information about current social issues. Get pro/con viewpoints, statistics & primary documents
Allsides.com - Not a database, but a good website to get different perspectives on one topic. (Does contain ads.)
Black Freedom Website & database - Provides information about the Black Freedom Struggle in the United States from ProQuest
Points of View Reference Center - does not work with Google Drive but does have reliable information about current issues.
ProCon.Org - does not work with Google Drive but does give you reliable information.
Subject Resources
Subject Resources
English
English
Social Studies
Social Studies
Current Events: Actively Learn
(sign in with Google)
The Denver Post
(see Books page)
Citations
Citations
It is your legal responsibility to cite your sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below, along with your librarian, are here to assist you. Each style is different so be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker. Be sure you are citing the CORRECT source!
Login with your Jeffco Google accout to create your bibliography or Works Cited page. MLA Only!
From UNC Chapel Hill, this product helps you create your bibliography or Works Cited page.
Create Harvard, APA & MLA citations for your Works Cited page.
How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago Style.
Tutorial on how to cite and why we cite using APA, MLA or Chicago Style
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