Research Skills & Tips
Research Skills & Tips
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How are your online search skills?
How are your online search skills?
Here are some suggestions for getting better, more accurate results:
Here are some suggestions for getting better, more accurate results:
Fact Check it!
Fact Check it!
How can you tell if information you find online is true?
Use these sites to fact check news and posts:
Research Databases
Research Databases
This is an excellent database for research, images, articles, explanations and general curiosity. This paid database has text to speech options, videos and assistive technology for students. To login contact the librarian bherrick@wrvsu.org for username and password.
Articles, images, videos, and transcripts from magazines, journals, reference books, and other sources. Both general and subject-specific resources.
A free online database for Vermont elementary students. Use this for research projects, images, articles, and general curiosity. Contact Mr. Herrick at bherrick@wrvsu.org for username and password.
A free online database for Vermont middle school students. Use this for research projects, images, articles, and general curiosity. Contact Mr. Herrick at bherrick@wrvsu.org for username and password.
Primary Sources and Historical Sites for Research
Library of Congress Digital Collections - Access historic newspapers, photos, manuscripts, and other media
Internet Archive -Digital Collections - A free nonprofit library of music, images, articles, books, software, and more
Digital Public Library of America - Primary source sets, images, and video from throughout American history
Vermont Historical Society Digital Resources -Vermont history and resources
The Green Mountaineer -A historical magazine about Vermont for kids
Delve into numerous science and social studies topics
Virtual tours, images, and 360° videos from over 1200 leading museums and archives
Find 2D and 3D digital, shareable IMAGES for projects and presentations.
Citation Guide
Citation Guide
Mybib.com is an easy, reliable way to cite your sources, especially websites. Click the +add citation button and paste in the URL you wish to cite.
Mybib.com is an easy, reliable way to cite your sources, especially websites. Click the +add citation button and paste in the URL you wish to cite.
HOW TO CITE BOOKS AND WEBSITES MANUALLY
How to cite a Book: Author Last Name, First Name. Title. Publisher, Year.
Example:
Le Guin, Ursula K. A Wizard of Earthsea. Parnassus Press, 1968.
How to cite a webpage: Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page or Article." Title of Site, Sponsor or Publisher [include only if different from website title or author], Date of Publication or Update Date, URL. Accessed Date [optional; include date you accessed source if it is likely to help readers].
Screenshot from The Walrus and the Honey Bee
Example: Donohoe, Steve. The Walrus and The Honey Bee , 2023, https://thewalrusandthehoneybee.com/the-fascinating-journey-of-honey-bees-honey-production-and-variations-in-the-uk-and-beyond/ Accessed July 31, 2026
Example: Donohoe, Steve. The Walrus and The Honey Bee , 2023, https://thewalrusandthehoneybee.com/the-fascinating-journey-of-honey-bees-honey-production-and-variations-in-the-uk-and-beyond/ Accessed July 31, 2026
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