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And if you ever get stuck or overwhelmed with searching, don't hesitate to ask/email Ms. Barker or Mr. Apperson for help! 

Works Cited Page:

*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)

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Resources:

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.* 
For More Advanced General Searches:

General OneFile (Gale)

*Focus is on magazine articles

Academic OneFile (Gale)

* Focus is on scholarly journals

Multiple Side Articles:

Starting the process of searching...

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:
  • Combining the terms using the word AND will retrieve articles that mention both terms
  • Using OR will retrieve articles that mention either subject - This will broaden the search and retrieve more records.
  • Using the term NOT to combine terms will retrieve articles containing the first term but not the second (this term is seldom used).
5. Truncation and Wildcards: Allows you to search variant forms of a word as a single search concept. Common truncation symbols included the *,#,$, and ?.
  • Example: microb* could search for microbes, microbiology, microbial, microbacteria, microbiologist, and microbiologists etc. etc. etc.

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:
*You will need to login with your BPL e-card number and pin.