Databases as Sources of Information

A database is an organized collection of information. Library databases include thousands of magazine articles, newspapers and scholarly journals and links to credible websites. Library databases provide credible sources of information and are organized by subject. Library databases should be the first stop for any academic research assignment whether you are searching for background or biographical information, a basic overview or in-depth research coverage.

Databases are organized by subject. For this research paper consider using the Biography in Context Database linked below.

Everett High School Databases

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Websites as Sources of Information

Websites are sources you should approach with caution. Some experts publish great information on the Internet, but there’s a lot of bad information out there as well. The trick is to weed out the unreliable sources of information. Apply the C.A.R.P. test to websites and ask yourself these questions about the website you are considering to use as a source of information..........

C. A. R. P.

Is the website Current? Who is the Author or Authority of the website? Is the information Relevant & Reliable? What is the Purpose & Point of View of the website?

Some credible websites to consider using as a resource for this paper

Biography.com

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Citation & Bibliography Resources

Use the citation generator below to help you cite your sources

Why should I cite sources?

Giving credit to the original author by citing sources is the only way to use other people's work without plagiarizing. But there are a number of other reasons to cite sources:

• citations are extremely helpful to anyone who wants to find out more about your ideas and where they came from
• not all sources are good or correct -- your own ideas may often be more accurate or interesting than those of your sources. Proper citation will keep you from taking the rap for someone else's bad ideas
• citing sources shows the amount of research you've done
• citing sources strengthens your work by lending outside support to your idea

How to set up a RESEARCH PAPER in MLA format