Research & Citations
Research & Citations
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Your toolkit for getting research right — from finding solid sources to formatting that last citation
Where do I start?
Where do I start?
Start with CREDO to search the catalog, databases, and open journals all at once. CREDO Username & Password
Narrow your topic using Boolean searches (try AND, OR, NOT) — we can show you how.
Take notes & track citations with the tools built into each database.
Stuck? Book a research help session with Dr. Massey — that's exactly what we're here for.
✓ Cite It!
Here are some tools to help you cite your information sources! NoodleTools, MyBib, & Google Docs! Cite AI
🧭 Evaluate Your Sources
Lateral reading and a quick checklist for spotting trustworthy information and steering clear of misinformation.
Lateral-Reading-handout.pdf🔑Database Usernames & Passwords
Find all of our databases from school or home. You must be logged in with your MCPSMD.NET email address to view the logins and passwords document.
Why a database beats a quick Google search: the information is vetted by experts, comes with an automatic citation, and adjusts to your reading level. Same effort, far more reliable results.
Trusted, fact-checked articles with built-in citations — far better than a random Google result.
📚Find Books
Type your search terms in the box above.
📰 News
Our LMC does not subscribe directly to any news sources. Here is how you can access the latest news using our databases.
SOURCES:
Baker, Frank. “Real Media Literacy: Spotting a Fake News Story.” MiddleWeb, 7 Aug. 2019, https://www.middleweb.com/40839/real-media-literacy-spotting-a-fake-story/. Accessed 26 May 2026.
MCPS-MD. “Lateral Reading.” Youtube.Com, 2026, https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=LmpT5eWTFwn2YGEf&v=2UzNyz6ujH8&feature=youtu.be. Accessed 26 May 2026.
“UofL Libraries: Lateral Reading: Handout.” Louisville.Edu, 2026, https://library.louisville.edu/citizen-literacy/lateral/handout. Accessed 26 May 2026.
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