Current+Issues+in+Science

=**Subscription databases**= Reliable resources for information - check the date of individual articles for currency when needed


 * [[image:icon_ovrc.gif link="@http://find.galegroup.com/ovrc/start.do?prodId=OVRC&userGroupName=newingtonhslib"]] || The best database resource to use for issue-based research. Search your issue. The results screen will have tabs that link to additional information from many different areas as well as background information. Check the date of individual articles for currency.

//Note: you will need a password to access this from home. Refer to p. 41 in the NHS Student Planner .// ||
 * Opposing Viewpoints || **__Citation note__**: Citation is included in each article. Copy and paste into your bibliography ||


 * [[image:iconn_icon32x32.gif link="@http://www.iconn.org/"]] || State-wide subscription databases provide free access to magazines, newspapers and other databases.

Perform a search in the "find articles" box to access information from journals, magazines and newspapers. OR Click on "high school" under Search Individual Resources to select specific databases. Recommended databases for science research:
 * //Science in Context//**
 * //Health and Wellness Resource Center//**
 * //DisCovering Collection//**
 * //InfoTrac Student Edition//**

//Note: You will need a public library card to access these databases from home// ||
 * ICONN || **__Citation note__**: Citation is included in each article. Copy and paste into your bibliography ||

=**Internet searches**=


 * 1. Look for reputable, recognizable sources of information (like):**

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Mayo Clinic NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) CNN


 * 2. Check unfamiliar sites/sources for reliability:**

Who put the site together? What makes the author or group an authority on the subject? Why did they publish this site? To educate? Inform? Sell something? Express an opinion? How old is the site? Is it updated? Use only current or updated information for "currrent" issues topics


 * 3. Wikipedia**

Wikipedia is not intended to be a source for "issues" (their words). Wikipedia also rates the accuracy of its articles. Check the rating of any potential Wikipedia resource first by clicking on the //Discussion// tab. Only use articles as a research source that have received an A, FA (Featured Article), or GA (Good Article) rating. All other articles have not been verified.

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**Citation note:** Use a citation generator like easybib.com or citationmachine.net to generate citations for websites. Copy and paste each citation as it is generated into your bibliography.