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 TOOLS & HELP

Perdue Online Writing Lab--Help with formatting, writing tips, in-work citation, works cited pages

Zotero Bib--free bibliography/works cited page generator

My Bib--Free citation and works cited page generator

📖 MyBib – A New FREE APA, Harvard, & MLA Citation Generator

Citation Machine--help with citation