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FRANK W. COX HIGH
SCHOOL
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Research-Dual Enrollment--Erskine
Use this page to access resources curated specifically for your assignment!
Research Links:
Databases
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Proquest: SIRS--Current Issues/Issues Researcher
Username & Password: vbschools (all lowercase)
Gale: Opposing Viewpoints
(password : schools (all lowercase))
Gale: High School
Gale: Global Issues
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You are not limited to the above databases. Be sure to check all of the Gale Databases out depending on your topic! Ex: Science topic? Check out Gale: Science. Access all databases through Classlink! Databases are in the "Reference databases" folder.
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Helpful Websites
ProCon.org
*Remember--Gale curates helpful websites for you as you search. See your topic page for trusted websites.
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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)
If you don't have a public library card, see us for help! You have access to both print and digital resources with your library card.
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Don't forget to cite your sources!
Use Noodle Tools to organize and format your citations. Access Noodle Tools through Classlink
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!
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Citation Guides--see below for trusted citation guides for quick reference
Purdue OWL--premiere online writing lab
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Notetaking Tools
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Need help picking a topic?
Click here for an A-Z list from SIRS Leading Issues!
Click here to browse issues (A-Z) from Gale: Opposing Viewpoints.
Click here to browse issues in ProCon.org!
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