Offers a sizable collection of articles from academic journals, magazines, newspapers, etc., as well as eBooks. 
     o Advanced Search Options and Search Results Limiters
     o Citation
     o Permalink (direct link)
     o Filter results by Lexile Level
     o Some articles available in PDF format
     o Multi-use eBooks in PDF format
     o Zoom in/out & adjust page layout on screen

Provides both subject-specific and general academic research databases with articles from books, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, etc. Includes some primary sources, images, video clips, and other media. The “One File” databases are a good choice for AP level research.
     o Citation
     o Direct link (permalink)
     o Save articles to OneDrive
     o Highlighting tools
     o Translate
     o Text-to-Speech, & adjust font size
     o Topic Finder, Advanced Search Options, Search Results Limiters

Offers subject-specific databases with content not available in other databases. Includes
some primary sources, media, and curriculum materials.
     o Citation
     o Advanced Search
     o Streaming videos

Provides a general research database.
     o Save to OneDrive
     o Citation
     o Print
     o Critical Thinking Questions
     o Visual Literacy

Online Encyclopedia. Articles include photos and other media.
     o Citation in MLA format
     o Articles in different reading/age levels & filter results by lexile level
     o Listen (text-to-speech), & adjust font size
     o Access to Resources in Spanish

Online Encyclopedia. Articles include photos and other media.
     o Citation in MLA format
     o Articles in different reading/age levels & filter results by lexile level
     o Listen (text-to-speech), & adjust font size
     o Access to Resources in Spanish

Provides practice tests for AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB, TSI (ACCUPLACER) & more
     o Students create their own accounts within each database so that they can save their progress and resume practice tests
     o Career exploration and preparation

Provides practice tests for STAAR, AP, SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB, TSI (ACCUPLACER), & more
     o Students create their own accounts within each database so that they can save their progress and resume practice tests
     o Career guidance and preparation

Provides access to over 100,000 multimedia resources, including videos, audio clips, maps, and handouts.
     o Advanced Search & Search by Standard
     o Browse by Resource Type, Subject, and Producer
     o Sort results by grade level and resource type
     o Permalink
     o Citation

Provides resources for teaching books, including author info, author interviews, audio excerpts, teaching materials, trailers, and pronunciation guide for authors’ names.

A platform of integrated tools for note-taking, outlining, citation, document archiving/annotation, and collaborative research and writing. Password needed for this site. See librarian or log into Destiny for the password.

Citation maker that autofills entries, and it will also help you determine if a web site is credible or not.

Citation maker that autofills entries.

Writing Tips along with MLA and APA style manuals.

Learn to avoid plagiarism using this tutorial from the Vaughn Memorial Library.

Learn to evaluate web sites for school assignments with this tutorial from the Vaughn Memorial Library.