Nonfiction+Research

= Use the NHS Catalog **Homepage** for links to all resources =
 * [[image:NHSLibrary2.jpg width="85" height="64" link="@http://lms.npsct.org/"]] || Choose the most appropriate resources for your topics and use a variety of sources.

Hints:

Books - **Good for basic information and overview of topic**

select the **catalog tab** and use broad keywords such as //teenage pregnancy// use call number to locate books in NHS library

*** Passwords Required for home use - see p.41 of student planner **

*Databases//-// **Good for current information on your topic in a variety of formats** magazines, newspapers, reference, primary source etc. ICONN requires a public library card for home access

*eBooks - Quality Reference sources in digital format

* Encyclopedias - Good for brief introduction to basic information on topics

eTools - Use the Noodle Tools link to access program for bibliographies. Click here for Noodle Tools information and help.

Noodle Tools Tips: **eBooks** - Select "Reference Book." Choose "Online" and follow the prompts to fill-in the template using the source citation. || Link keywords or put quotes around phrases to keep terms together ex. "sickle cell anemia" Check sites for reliability and credibility before using. Do NOT use a site if you don't know the author or source. Wikipedia - Generally not acceptable as a research source - check with your teacher. If allowed, click on the **Discussion tab** and only use articles rated **FA, GA** or **A**
 * Databases** - Select "Online Database." Follow the prompts to fill-in the template using the source citation..
 * A few words about web searching....**