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Research Help

Need Help?
 
If need help finding information for an assignment or navigating the databases Ms. Meola is happy to set up a one-on-one tutorial.  Email [email protected] to schedule a day/time or stop by the library.
 
DATABASES
JStor
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VT Online Library--Gale
*History, Science, Biographies, Books, News, Issues, & Test Prep
Vermont Online Library
 
 
Infobase--Facts on File
*History, Science, and Issues/Controversies
Username:  mauhs   Password:  patriots
Facts on File
 
World Book Online Encyclopedia
Username: mauhs   Password:  patriots
World Book Online

Google vs Databases–What’s the difference?


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  • Google is a search engine–great for a quick answer to a basic question
  • Information comes up based on usage statistics, not accuracy
  • Information not verified or validated–anyone can create a website and post, not necessarily factual or accurate, so all website must be evaluated before use
  • Most newspapers, magazines, and journals  have a paywall 
  • Images are often copyrighted and not free for use
  • Databases are collections of materials from reliable sources–best for research
  • All information comes from scholarly journals, books, and magazines
  • Sources are all verified for accuracy
  • Images are free for use
  • Citation is always provided
  • Often has similar materials come up that are related
 
Perdue Online Writing Lab--Help with formatting, writing tips, in-work citation, works cited pages
 
Citation Machine--help with citation
 
Zotero Bib--free bibliography/works cited page generator