Hey Wellness Friends! Here are some resources to help you with your ongoing efforts to achieve your personal best in wellness and in life! Ms. Vohs and I are always here to help, so let us know if you need anything smcnerneyoe@olatheschools.org Have a great day, Ms. Mac I’m going to post resources here toContinue reading “Health and Wellness Vohs”
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AP Bio Woodruff
Hey Bio Friends! Here are some resources to help you with your independent reading project in AP Bio. I’m excited for this project because you are going to have time to explore a topic of your interest, which is an incredible opportunity since school so often defines your reading choices for you. Be sure toContinue reading “AP Bio Woodruff”
Database Overview
Why databases and not just Google? Using Google for searches is fast and usually gives you tons of results. However, when you are searching for specific critical articles for a research project, you will discover that using online databases is an effective way to find scholarly articles which have been reviewed for accuracy. The OEContinue reading “Database Overview”
World History in Context Guide
World History in Context has lots of useful sources, but my favorite part of the database design is the way it allows you to easily browse by topic. It also includes overview articles to help you understand the major milestones, people and places of various time periods. Click here for more details on databases andContinue reading “World History in Context Guide”
Opposing Viewpoints in Context Guide
Opposing Viewpoints in Context has lots of useful sources, it’s probably my favorite electronic resource that we have. The database design is very modern and REALLY helps you browse and explore topics, even when you aren’t sure where to start. It also includes overview articles to help you understand the major milestones, people and placesContinue reading “Opposing Viewpoints in Context Guide”
Biography in Context Guide
Biography in Context has lots of useful sources, but my favorite part of the database design is the way it allows you to easily browse by topic. It also includes overview articles to help you understand the major milestones that happened during the lives of many important, notable historical figures. Click here for more detailsContinue reading “Biography in Context Guide”
U.S. History in Context Guide
U.S. History in Context has lots of useful sources, but my favorite part of the database design is the way it allows you to easily browse by topic. It also includes overview articles to help you understand the major milestones, people and places of various time periods. Click here for more details on databases andContinue reading “U.S. History in Context Guide”
Literature Resource Center Guide
The Literature Resource Center is database that will help you find critical analysis essays about pieces of literature, as well as articles about authors. Click here for more details on databases and general database search techniques. Off campus the databases may require username/passwords- in the link below. If you forget the password to open theContinue reading “Literature Resource Center Guide”
Bloom’s Literature Guide
The Bloom’s Literature is database that will help you find critical analysis essays about pieces of literature, as well as articles about authors. It also contains writing guides that can be very helpful when you are writing about authors and literature. Click here for more details on databases and general database search techniques. Bloom’s LiteratureContinue reading “Bloom’s Literature Guide”
Literary Reference Center Guide
Searching in Literary Reference Center I like the large number of sources in this database. I usually start with a broad search term (author name or title of work) and then narrow/limit my search results using the left sidebar menu. Common source types to limit are (screenshot below): Literary criticism- essays about an author/pieces ofContinue reading “Literary Reference Center Guide”
Olathe East Library 