Junior Reseach Papers - February 2016
Source A:
Artemis Literature Database
Artemis Literature Database
Password: our city name, no space
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Source B: eBooks
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To read ebooks:
Username: (school computer login - for example, smith23456) Password: (school computer password) Still not sure? Log in to district Google account and go here. |
Source C: Gale PowerSearch with Extra LHS Resources - includes new ebooks
Need the password? Use name of the city you live in, lowercase with no space between words.
Still not sure? Log in to your LOSD Google account then go here.
Still not sure? Log in to your LOSD Google account then go here.
Step 1: Literary Criticism
DESTINY library catalogSearch for a book
Note: Check book cart in front of librarian's desk first; also check reference books labeled "Junior Research Project" -- REF 809 plus
Academic OneFileNOTE: Gale PowerSearch results include Academic Onefile results.
1. Search the name of your novel, poem or essay 2. If needed, Limit (left side) by name of author 3. Limit (left side) under Document Type to Critical essay |
Gale PowerSearch
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JSTOR Academic JournalsSearch Tips
1. First, try typing both the author's name and the title of your book/poem/essay as a keyword search 2. If that doesn't work well, go to Advanced Search. Type the title of your work. Change the search to say "Item Title" instead of "Full Text", then search. |
Feb. 2016 - USE database at top of page instead!
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Step 2: Author Biography
Print BooksCheck book cart in front of librarian's desk first; also check reference books labeled "Junior Research Project" -- REF 809 plus
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Gale PowerSearchSearch Tips:
1. Enter only the first and last name of your author. 2. Limit (left side) under Subject by the name of your author. 3. Limit (left side) to Document Type Biography. |
Biography in Context (LO Public Library Card/PIN required) |
Step 3: Historical context
Library Catalog/Print BookKeep your catalog search short -- World War II, Reconstruction. Don't type your whole question/topic!
Don't abbreviate (World War II, not WW2) and check your spelling. Student Resources in Context |
Gale PowerSearchSearch Tips:
1. Keep your search short -- 2-3 keywords max, or the name of a major event 2. Limit (left side) under Subject by the name of your historical event or topic |