Databases & Other Research Resources
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EBSCO
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
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GALE
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 -
INFOBASE
Offers subject-specific databases with content not available in other databases. Includes
some primary sources, media, and curriculum materials.
o Citation
o Advanced Search
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PROQUEST SIRS DISCOVER
Provides a general research database.
o Save to OneDrive
o Citation
o Print
o Critical Thinking Questions
o Visual Literacy -
BRITANNICA
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
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WORLD BOOK
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
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LEARNING EXPRESS
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 -
Peterson's Test Prep
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
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LEARN 360
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
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TEACHINGBOOKS
Provides resources for teaching books, including author info, author interviews, audio excerpts, teaching materials, trailers, and pronunciation guide for authors’ names.
More Research Help
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NoodleTools
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.
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EasyBib
Citation maker that autofills entries, and it will also help you determine if a web site is credible or not.
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Plagiarism Tutorial
Learn to avoid plagiarism using this tutorial from the Vaughn Memorial Library.
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Credible Resources Count! Tutorial
Learn to evaluate web sites for school assignments with this tutorial from the Vaughn Memorial Library.