FRANK W. COX HIGH
SCHOOL
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
I-Search--Molodow
Use this page to access resources curated specifically for your assignment!
Research Links:
Databases
If any of the databases prompt you for a password, you can access them through Classlink using this video.
Passwords for Gale: schools (all lowercase)
Proquest: username: vbschools password: vbschools
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Gale: E-books
(Pro tip: Search for your novel within this section. If you find something, you should click to search within publication! Ex: The Bean Trees can be found in Novels for Students, Volume
Gale: Literature
Gale: Literary Index
How to perform a Gale Literary Index search
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Proquest
Video: How to use Proquest
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JSTOR
Video 1: How to use JSTOR Free Open Access--great starting point with this database.
Video 2:How to use JSTOR (JSTOR video)
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Virginia Beach Public Library
Click here to access their digital resource list. Scroll down to the Gale resources.
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How do I access the VBPL?
Use your student account! See below!
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Google Scholar
Google Scholar
This may be a relevant time to use Google Scholar, but know the facts about using it before you search!
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Google Search Tricks & Tips
Click here for tricks and tips!
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Search for Books
Destiny Catalog
VBPL (Va Beach Public Library)
Everyone VBCPS student has access to VBPL resources. See the flyer below for access:
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Don't forget to cite your sources!
Use Noodle Tools to organize and format your citations. Access Noodle Tools through Clever!
Click here for a short tutorial!
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Noodle Tools--Part 2--Click here to learn more about how to export your annotated bibliography as well as a works cited page minus your annotations!
Cox HS MLA 8 Guide
Purdue OWL--premiere online writing lab
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When to use MLA v. APA? Click here!
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Notes sheet? Click below for an option.
Notes sheet #1--Google Doc Table
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Need help with research? Feel free to email us and we can chat via email, Zoom, or phone!
Jennifer.Ludford@vbschools.com
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VBPL has multiple volumes of 20th century literary criticism. Example below:
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