LS Library Database Passwords (to access databases outside of LS building)
To check the credibility of a source, try the SCRAP Test.
Examples of credible web sources:
Atlantic Smithsonian Magazine
The Economist Time Magazine
New Yorker U.S. News & World Report
NPR
LS LIBRARY CATALOG
LS Book Catalog (find books in our school library)
PUBLIC LIBRARY CATALOGS
NOTE: If you request public library books online, you will receive an email when the books are ready. Follow those pick-up instructions.
Minuteman Library Network Catalog
How do I get a public library card?
These examples citations may help you cite various law sources (court case, transcript, dissent, amicus brief, bill, law, etc.) .
NoodleTools (see more info in the "NoodleTools" section below)
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT DATABASE CITATIONS:
LS Library databases offer complete citations. Copy the entire MLA 9 citation from the database and paste it into your citation generator:
In MyBib: Click More > Write/Paste citation (end of list).
In NoodleTools: First, choose the type of citation you want. Then, click Quick cite. These directions show more.
Citation means crediting information from a source that you used in your research and writing. When you cite, you give some identifying information about the source you used.
Citation has 2 aspects; you must do BOTH:
Rewrite ideas from the source (change words and sentence structure) OR provide a direct quotation ("...using quotes").
Give credit to the information source. You must do this even if you put the information in your own words.
A variety of citation styles exist for different fields of study. For this project, use MLA 9 citation style.
Example Works Cited page
Waffle menu with NoodleTools logo
NoodleTools
Can help you create and organize your citations and notes.
To sign in: Log in to your LS Google account, click the waffle menu, and scroll down to NoodleTools (see image on the left).
If you need help, please check in with Paula or Ellen.
Citation and Plagiarism (tips to help you)
How to Quote, Paraphrase, and Summarize
Plagiarism Handout (to go with library lesson)
Thesis Builder (ElectraGuide)
Thesis Examples (note, these are draft examples, not perfectly-polished thesis statements)
Session 1 Slides: Research Process, Keywords, Reference Book Cart, LS Library Catalog
Session 2 Slides: Research Emotions, Databases, More Keyword Tips and Advanced Searching / Filtering