Research eResources

The internet has many great resources but it also has A LOT of misleading, non-factual, and corrupt links too. When if comes to research and reliable research you must be a detective for accurate information.

Databases, help you slay through misinformation by trying to take you directly to reliable resources, but you still have to watch for, detect, and be aware of an author's bias. If it is a persuasive article an author will use Pathos (emotional persuasion), Ethos (creditability and ethics in speaker, writing, and evidence provided), and Logos (they will try to appeal to reason and logic) to convince you of their main point. Watch out if they use too much Pathos.

Tri-North, Monroe County Public Library, and Inspire (Indiana State Library resources) have a collection of databases for you to use.

Why do I share more than Tri-Norths? You will only be at Tri-North for two years and by giving you access to other library resources when you graduate from us you still have access to good resources to use for future endeavors. Your community (which Tri-North is part of) supports you now and in the future! Resource links are included on the resource icons.

ProQuest Sirs

Knowledge Source

SIRS® Knowledge Source® is a database portal which is comprised of several distinct reference databases including SIRS® Issues Researcher, SIRS® Government Reporter®, and SIRS® Renaissance®. It provides relevant, credible information on social issues, science, history, government, and the arts and humanities.

You will have to log into ProQuest with the above information.

MCPL Resource Links:

Monroe County Public Library Resources

Some of the below resources you can use at school without using your public library library card. Once you are off MCCSC wi-fi grounds MCPL data bases will probably ask for your public library card information to use the databases. MCPL has many more eLibrary resources that you can check out on their eLibrary website. You will need a Monroe County Public Library card to access most of these resources since MCCSC libraries no longer gets to provide eAccess cards for our student families who request it.

Look for citation help in each database so your Works Cited page is put together with ease and accurately.

World Book

World Book is an online encyclopedia that starts you with basic information about your topics. Tri-North students should be using either Student or Advance to search for information.

Credo Reference

Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research projects and homework. Search in hundreds of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, quotations, and subject-specific titles, as well as 200,000+ images and audio files, and nearly 1200 videos.

Indiana State Library Resource Links:

The below resources you can use while you are a resident of Indiana. A few resources are listed below but more can be found at this link.

Look for citation help in each database so your Works Cited page is put together with ease and accurately.

INSPIRE

Find magazines, newspapers, and journal articles in this collection of databases maintained by the Indiana State Library and available to any Indiana resident.

Indiana University Resource Links:

We are lucky to live in a college town with a myriad of resources for you to use because of it. Below IUCAT has access to many resources that may help you. Some resources you may not have access too. Please remember university level resources may be helpful but may not be for what your needs are.

Look for citation help in each database so your Works Cited page is put together with ease and accurately.

IUCAT Indiana University

Indiana University's online library catalog that provides access to millions of items

Online Resources recommended by the AP (Advanced Placement program):

The AP enables and academically prepares student to pursue college-level studies while in high shcool. At Tri-North we want you to be aware of these resources sooner.

Look for citation help in each database so your Works Cited page is put together with ease and accurately.

Purdue Online Writing Lab

The Online Writing Lab at Purdue University shares free writing resources to help with citations, avoiding plagiarism, and strengthening one's overall writing.

Data.Gov

Data.Gove is the home of the US Government's open data. You will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research and more.

Other Online Resources:

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex. The Smithsonian has vast digital resources to explore.

National Park Service

Explore our National Parks through their website.

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