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eWise Research Model
eWise Research Model
Highlights of the eWISE Model
Habits and behaviors exhibited when conducting research, a form of inquiry:
evaluate: an ongoing part of the process that occurs at each step
Wonder: activate thinking, generate curiosity, build background information, develop questions
Investigate: construct meaning from text, graphics, multimedia; manage the search process; record information in own words
Synthesize: build meaning, connect ideas, identify relationships, draw conclusions
Express: communicate new knowledge, create, construct, invent, share
The model acknowledges that research is not a linear process; rather, the steps may overlap and repeat as a researcher gathers information and gains new understandings.
Online Databases
Online Databases
Research databases are the best place to find information for your research projects. You can trust that the information you find there will be current and credible. The databases even provide citations for you!
WakeID Portal Databases
WakeID Portal Databases
These databases can be accessed directly from your WakeID Portal!
Britannica High is a general reference encyclopedia. Use this instead of Wikipedia!
EBSCO houses many subject-specific databases like history, science and literature.
LRHS Subscription Databases
LRHS Subscription Databases
These databases can be accessed by clicking on the icons below. Gale databases log in automatically on campus. ***See your LRHS Media staff to find the database passwords for home use.
Gale eBooks is a searchable Virtual Reference Library.
Gale in Context High School is a perfect resource for helping you start with general information on a topic, with the ability to research for more specific information.
Gale Global Issues in Context is a great resource for information about global issues, international topics, and current events.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints is a valuable resource to help students explore all sides of an issue through multimedia content.
Additional databases are accessible through the Wake County Public Library. A complete list of the databases available from the Wake County Public Library can be found here.
Gale In Context: High School makes it easy to explore class topics, and find sources for your assignments that are sure to impress. Videos, articles from premium publications, encyclopedia entries, primary sources, and more allow you investigate everything from social studies and science to literature and history in one easy-to-use resource.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints has over 20,000 viewpoints, approximately 19,000 reference articles, interactive maps, and infographics to help students prepare to argue any side of the issue.
Build Global Awareness
Gale In Context: Global Issues delivers international coverage of a broad spectrum of global issues, topics, and current events. You’ll find premium viewpoints and news articles, videos, country overviews, and primary sources analyzing world events, environmental issues, foreign affairs, global trade, and more.
Gale eBooks provides unlimited 24/7 access to nonfiction eBooks curated by your library. Text and Book Views, translations, text format editing, and Google/Microsoft integrations allow for customized exploration and greater accessibility.
💻 Overview Tutorial for Gale Databases
Citation Tools
NC Digital Learning Standards
NC Digital Learning Standards
Digital Citizen
Students demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property.
Citation Maker
Citation Maker
Use Citation Maker to help cite your sources in either MLA or APA style formatting.
WCPSS Guidance on AI Citations
Citation"Tool" in Google Docs
For any resource type you use, you can create the citation using the ‘Tools’ option in your Google Doc.
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"Hanging Indent" Feature in Google Docs
"Hanging Indent" Feature in Google Docs
Need help getting your Works Cited Page or Reference Page properly formatted? Use this tutorial to help you get everything lined up properly.
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Citation Tools in Databases
If you are researching using any of our databases, simply look for the "Cite" or "Citation" button in the database to be able to copy and paste your citations into your Works Cited page or your bibliography.
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