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If you are signed into your OCSS email you will be able to access the passwords via this document.
If you are signed into your OCSS email you will be able to access the passwords via this document.
GALE Databases
GALE Databases
Peer reviewed, up-to-date information. Includes Biography In Context, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, eBooks, News and the Testing & Education Reference Center
These databases require a password ONLY for off campus or if you are using an account other than your OCSS Google Account
Find IT Virginia
EBSCO and Explora High School Databases provided by the State of Virginia Find IT Virginia
Explora High School A free database for Virginia high school students.Having trouble logging into an Explora screen? Try the username valib and password Read-2022!
Worldbook Online: An updated online encyclopedia. Reading level and grade level search options are available. Includes a citation generator.
What is a Pathfinder?
What is a Pathfinder?
According to Dictionary.com a pathfinder is a person who goes ahead and discovers or shows others a path or way. For you, a pathfinder is a bibliography (or list) created to help you begin your research in a particular topic or subject area. The following drop downs have specially curated information to help your class.
Ms. Brook's Class, Marketing
Ms. Brook's Class, Marketing
Demographics
Analytics
Checking Out the Competition
Checking Out the Products
Opposing Viewpoints Database Or ProCon.Org
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Mr. Kristel's Class, Government
Mr. Kristel's Class, Government
Research Resources
Searching Resources
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Citation Resources
Ms. Snyder's Class, English 10
Ms. Snyder's Class, English 10
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Ms. Taylor's Class, English 10
Ms. Taylor's Class, English 10
Research Resources
Searching Resources
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Citation Resources
Mr. Pilat's Class, English 12
Mr. Pilat's Class, English 12
We have the following databases in addition to our normal GALE and EXPLORA until March 13th. Please see Mrs. Koehler if you need the password.
Gale: Literature Criticism Online
British Library Online A free resource. Does not provide citations but all the information is there. Use your easy bib add on in Google Docs to cite.
JSTOR You can create an account and read/use up to 6 articles per month for free. So look carefully before you add to your account. It does create citations for you.
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Favorite Musician Project
Favorite Musician Project
Award Websites
The American Academy of Country Music
General Music Websites
Genre Specific Websites
Option 1: Use the EasyBib Add-on in your Google Slide/DOC. Instructions are on the Source Citation page of this website.
Option 2: Use the citation builder in the World Book database above. The password is in the OCHS Database Information document at the top of this page.
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
Career Project
Career Project
tip: when searching set your location to United States
Includes careers like Forensic Science, Vet. Science, Sports Medicine
CATEC Trade Careers
What can I do with this College Major? (UVA site)
My Next Move Explore careers
Find books in the library in section 689
Log in: straighta2
Password: student
Google Search tips:
" " Use the quotations marks to search a single term exactly
AND, OR, - Use Boolean Operators to expand or limit searches
intitle: To search for words in the title
site: Use to limit site types by adding org, edu, or gov
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