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FRANK W. COX HIGH
SCHOOL
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER
Think Tank & Sparks--Roberson
Use this page to access resources curated specifically for your assignment!
General Research Links:
Databases
SIRS: Leading Issues (Current Issues)
Gale: High School
Gale: Science
Gale: Global Issues
Gale: Health and Wellness
Gale One File: Educators Reference
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Video--How to access Reference Databases​
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JSTOR--You will have to create an account using a personal email account. Watch this quick video on how to access JSTOR. Not supported in Classlink.
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In the Gale Databases, try using the Topic Finder to generate more ideas for your research. Example below:
Plants:
Gale in Context: Science
Gale in Context : High School
JSTOR
Green Wall Benefits
*Try various Google searches, but check the validity of your sources. Are they .orgs v. coms, etc.
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3D Printing/Computers Research Links:
Gale in Context: Science
Gale in Context: High School
JSTOR
Career Research Links:
Major Clarity
Virginia Career View
Virginia Education Wizard
Peterson's Career Prep
Adolescent Mental Health
-Centers for Disease Control
-American Medical Association
-World Health Organization
-Harvard Medical School
-US Dept. of Health and Human Services
-National Institute of Mental Health
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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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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!
Citation Guides--Great resources to help you check how to site information properly if not using Noodle Tools!
Purdue OWL--premiere online writing lab
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How to Videos
-Noodle Tools: notecards video
-How to annotate a bibliography
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Writing a Memo--Helpful Tips!
Click here to learn more about how to write a memo, purpose, structure, etc.
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Notetaking Tools
-Alternate note taking sheet
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