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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
Video--How to access Reference Databases
In the Gale Databases, try using the Topic Finder to generate more ideas for your research. Example below:
Environmental Issues:
Gale: High School
Gale: Opposing Viewpoints
Gale: Science
J-STOR (add this app in Classlink, add from "app library")
Proquest: SIRS Discoverer
Football, Swimming, Soccer:
Gale: World History
Gale: Health & Wellness
Gale: U.S. History
J-Stor (see info above re: creating an individual account)
*Consider visiting the TCC/Joint use library to utilize TCC databases on site. You must have a VBPL card to access these resources.
TCC Databases (181 Databases total)
Social Media & Politics:
Proquest: SIRS Issues Researcher
Gale: World History
Gale: U.S. History
J-Stor (see info above re: creating an individual account)
*Consider visiting the TCC/Joint use library to utilize TCC databases on site. You must have a VBPL card to access these resources.
TCC Databases (181 Databases total)
Sleep Deprivation:
Gale: Health & Wellness
Gale: Science
Proquest: SIRS Issues Researcher
J-Stor (see info above re: creating an individual account)
*Consider visiting the TCC/Joint use library to utilize TCC databases on site. You must have a VBPL card to access these resources.
TCC Databases (181 Databases total)
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.
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
Social Influences & the Authentic Self:
Gale: High School
Gale: Health & Wellness
Alternate search terms:
-Self-presentation mechanisms
-Real self, authentic self, original self and vulnerable self
-False self, fake self, idealized self, superficial self and pseudo self
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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!
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
How to Videos
-Noodle Tools: notecards video
-How to annotate a bibliography
Writing a Memo--Helpful Tips!
Click here to learn more about how to write a memo, purpose, structure, etc.
Notetaking Tools
-Alternate note taking sheet
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SIRS: Leading Issues (Current Issues)
Gale: High School
Gale: Global Issues
Gale: Health and Wellness
Gale One File: Educators Reference
J-Stor (see info above re: creating an individual account)
*Consider visiting the TCC/Joint use library to utilize TCC databases on site. You must have a VBPL card to access these resources.
TCC Databases (181 Databases total)
*Virginia Department of Education
*US Department of Education
Climate change impact/ Chesapeake Bay
Pollution
Ethics in law enforcement
The International Association of Chiefs of Police
Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement
US Department of Justice
FBI
Anesthesiology/Medical Careers
Gale: Science
Gale: Health and Wellness
Gale: High School
ProQuest Central Student
Major Clarity
Virginia Career View
Virginia Education Wizard
Peterson's Career Prep
Career One Stop
American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Medical Association
Cleveland Clinic
The American Board of Anesthesiology
Declining Reading Ability
*Be sure to use the Topic Finder for alternate search terms
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