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”
Tag Archives: Research
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”
Encyclopedia Britannica School Guide
When you open the Encyclopedia Britannica School link you will first need to select the “High School” Edition. Searching for a Topic In the High School edition enter your search terms for your topic using the “Search Britannica” box: Encyclopedia Britannica will offer several suggestions for your search results. I suggest selecting “View all results forContinue reading “Encyclopedia Britannica School Guide”
World Book Advanced Encyclopedia Guide
When accessing World Book Advanced from OFF-CAMPUS you will need to enter the Olathe East student password, located in the PASSWORD link below. If you have forgotten the password to open the link, stop by the library or email Ms. McNerney, smcnerneyoe@olatheschools.org. Click here for a video tutorial of the passwords page. Select the correctContinue reading “World Book Advanced Encyclopedia Guide”
Chicago Style Guide
In-text citations Following information from sources- either direct quotes or paraphrases- you must include a superscript number. Start with one and continue consecutively. Paragraph Example: “Ms. McNerney is the most glamorous librarian in the world”.1 A 2011 survey revealed that 100% of the Olathe East student population agreed with this statement. 2“ The number at the endContinue reading “Chicago Style Guide”
APA Parenthetical (in-text) Citations
American Pscyhological Association (APA) provides guidelines on formatting and citing sources when you are writing. Parenthetical/in-text Citations Examples In-text citations are required when you either paraphrase information, or use a direct quote. Here’s an example: Direct Quote: Students with certified school librarians, “demonstrate greater research skills, flexibility in information gathering, and more capacity to synthesize information” than their peersContinue reading “APA Parenthetical (in-text) Citations”
APA References Page(s)
American Psychological Association (APA) provides guidelines on formatting and citing sources when you are writing. This page contains directions on creating your Reference page(s)- a list of all the sources you cite in your paper. Reference Page: How to create entries First determine what type of source you are citing– entire book, chapter from aContinue reading “APA References Page(s)”
MLA Works Cited
Modern Language Association (MLA) provides guidelines on formatting and citing sources when you are writing. This page contains directions on creating your Works Cited page(s). If you need help formatting the Works Cited or other parts of your paper see this MLA formatting guide. Works Cited: How to create Works Cited entries First determine what typeContinue reading “MLA Works Cited”
MLA Parenthetical (in-text) Citations
Modern Language Association (MLA) provides guidelines on formatting and citing sources when you are writing. This page contains two guides to help: Including Parenthetical/in-text Citations In-text citations are required when you either paraphrase information, or use a direct quote. Here’s an example: Direct Quote: Students with certified school librarians, “demonstrate greater research skills, flexibility in information gathering, and moreContinue reading “MLA Parenthetical (in-text) Citations”
MLA Formatting
Modern Language Association (MLA) provides guidelines on formatting written projects, as well as creating citations when writing. This page is designed to help you with formatting your overall paper, as well as formatting your Works Cited page. A few basics of overall formatting: MLA Page One Header (optional- teacher will specify) Your instructor may requireContinue reading “MLA Formatting”
Olathe East Library 