Resources: How to research

Search Strategies, Keywords, Evaluating Sources, ....

A list of trustworthy resources to help you learn what's true (and what isn't!) on the web.

Use the C.R.A.A.P. method to check whether the source is a quality one to use.

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (9th Edition)

MLA Formatting and Style Guide (9th Edition)

APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition)

APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition)

A free, ad-free tool that generates citations and bibliographies for academic assignments and papers.

A free tool that generates citations and bibliographies for academic assignments and papers, supported by ads.

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Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. From one place, you can search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites. Google Scholar helps you find relevant work across the world of scholarly research.

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This tutorial includes a short overview of what research/library databases are and why students should use them for research.

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This resource was designed for the researcher, with comprehensive content available, including ERIC. As a scholarly database, it provides access to acclaimed full-text journals, magazines, and other valuable resources. 

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A research tool designed specifically for middle school students that provides access to a variety of grade-appropriate content, including full-text articles, essays, e-books, primary source documents, and streaming videos.

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A research tool designed for students and educators in grades 9-12 that provides access to a variety of grade-appropriate content, including full-text articles, essays, e-books, primary source documents, and streaming videos.