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
VT Online Library--Gale
*History, Science, Biographies, Books, News, Issues, & Test Prep
Infobase--Facts on File
*History, Science, and Issues/Controversies
Username: mauhs Password: patriots
World Book Online Encyclopedia
Username: mauhs Password: patriots
Google vs Databases--What's the Difference?
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
CITATION INFORMATION
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