Quick Links:And if you ever get stuck or overwhelmed with searching, don't hesitate to ask/email Ms. Barker or Ms. Hall for help!
Citations:
*While each database gives you the ability to cite your resource, you may need to create your own.*
You are using MLA (Modern Language Association)
NoodleToolsGenerates citations for MLA Citation Styles, and much more!
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Finding YOUR SOURCES?
Multiple Side Articles:
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ORR Databases:*Each database has different resources that can help you in your quest.
Make sure to search your individual in each database to find new information and materials.* Narrowed Databases:
If you are searching for an article based on the lens of Political and Historical, a history database will give a narrowed search rather than the searches below.
Broad Databases:
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Questioning YOUR SOURCES?
"When you search for information, you're going to find lots of it . . . but is it good information? You will have to determine that for yourself, and the CRAAP Test can help. The CRAAP Test is a list of questions to help you evaluate the information you find. Different criteria will be more or less important depending on your situation or need." [SOURCE]
1. Develop the research question
2. Choose the right database: There are multiple databases to choose from, start with a general database and then search by subject 3. Define the terms and concepts: Break down your research question into distinct concepts that can be searched for separately (3 concept words are a great start) 4. Combining terms:
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Boston Public Library Databases:
As a Massachusetts Resident*, you have access to the Boston Public Library and can get an online eCard!
A BPL eCard gives you access to:
Just a few databases to get you started:
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*You will need to login with your BPL e-card number and pin.
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Presentation Tools:
Google Slides:
Slide Carnival |
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Canva Tools:
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Canva
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Other:
Prezi
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HaikuDeck |
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Photographs & Other Visuals:
Color Palettes:
Paletton
ColorHexa
Coolors
ColourLovers
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Creative Commons (CC) licenses allow creators the ability to communicate what rights they reserve, and what rights they waive for the benefit of recipients/creators (YOU). By using CC, you will get access to high quality work and know how to properly attribute/use said work as originally intended. Just a bit of a warning, some creators have given their works CC licenses that do not actually belong to them, or they are not the original copyright holder (Ms. Barker does not encounter too may of these cases, but they do happen so just be aware).
The Public Domain is the perfect place to find media for your magazine articles and presentations. There are 100% no restrictions and no copyright claims on these works. Luckily, more and more creators are releasing their works to the public so you will find that all of the websites below have high quality photos (even hipster Instagram worthy photographs). One note, Royalty Free is not Copyright Free. Royalty Free means that you must pay for a license to use that work for a continued amount of time (like Getty Images and most stock photo websites) - again this is not in the Public Domain.
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