General+Research

=To begin:= Use the online citation tool //Easybib// to keep track of your sources. Open EasyBib
 * Log in or register - you MUST register here at NHS to take advantage of our premium services.
 * Create a list for this project
 * Minimize the screen and begin to research
 * Cite each source in EasyBib as it is identified

Did you know you can use EasyBib to take notes! Just click on the **Notebook** tab. (Tip: to see a 1 minute video on taking notes in Easybib, go to Easybib, click on "help" and then select //**creating new note**.// For a refresher on the group feature in Easybib, select **//using groups//** from the same help screen.

//FROM HOME: link directly to the NHS Catalog from the NHS website. See p. 41 of your student planner for passwords to remotely access databases and eBooks.// || //Examples: World Book Online, Encyclopedia.com (Power Search)// || //NOTE: Power Search button brings many databases together in one place. Do one search OR use individual widgets for a more focused search.// //Suggested databases (these are individual widgets on the search page):// // Citation tip: Use the source citation features in the databases for bibliography citations that can be copied into Easybib. (In Easybib, click on the "58 Options" tab and select "Write/Paste") // || Use the NHS catalog - see access information under "books" above // NOTE: Power Search has a large collection of eBooks. - use the Gale Virtual Reference Library widget to cross-search all Gale eBooks // //Citation tip: Use the source citation features in the databases for bibliography citations that can be copied into Easybib. (In Easybib, click on the "58 Options" tab and select "Write/Paste")// ||
 * [[image:NHSLibrary2.jpg width="85" height="64" link="@http://lms.npsct.org/common/welcome.jsp?site=100"]] || Use the **NHS Catalog** homepage for links to all resources. Use the information on this chart to help you choose the most appropriate resources for your topics that are available through Newington High.
 * __**Books**__ || **Good for** basic information and overview of topic.
 * To access PRINT resources:** Use the **Catalog Tab** (on the NHS homepage) to search for books. Most books can be signed out for two weeks.
 * select the catalog tab and use broad keywords such as teenage pregnancy
 * use call number to locate books in NHS library
 * [[image:eb.gif]]in the call number field indicates an eBook. Open the record and scroll down to the link to this electronic resource. ||
 * __**Encyclopedias**__ || **Good for** brief introduction to basic information on the topic
 * __**Databases**__ || **Good for** current information on your topic in a variety of formats: magazines, newspapers, primary sources, reference, etc. Use the TABS in each resource to access specific formats (magazines, books, newspapers and websites) of information
 * //Opposing Viewpoints (hot issues around the world)//
 * //Biography in Context (people)//
 * //DisCovering Collection (many general topics)//
 * //Encyclopedia.com//
 * __**eBooks**__ || **Good for** Reference sources in digital format

Authority - your site must have either an author or a sponsor (company or group) - what makes them qualified to publish the site? Bias - what is the purpose? To inform? To educate? Is it an organization wanting to promote itself?........ Currency - How old is the site? Has is been updated? ||
 * media type="custom" key="8840858" || **//Search tip//:** //link keywords or put quotes around phrases to keep terms together ex. "sickle cell anemia"//
 * Evaluate sites from Google before using for:**
 * __**Wikipedia**__ || This social encyclopedia is not intended for academic use. If you must use it, use only articles rated FA (featured article), A or G - ratings can be found under the Discussion tab. Do NOT use articles with any other rating or with no rating at all. ||