Inquiry+and+Research

Use the following guidelines and resources when looking for information.
 * Make a list of **keywords** and their synonyms to build a bank of related words. || Use **Easybib** to save your notes and to create citations! ||
 * For print resources look in our **LMC catalog** || Find **ebooks** on your topic on Follettshelf (link on library homepage and catalog) ||
 * Explore **WebPath Express** to find expert websites on your topic or question. These websites were selected by educators and librarians and are constantly updated. || Find general information on **Grolier Encyclopedia, World Book Encyclopedia**, and more specific information on **Discovering Collection** ||
 * From home, log on to **Dragons' Gate** to access the ISB subscription databases. || Find information and hyperlinks to primary sources and other reliable sources on **Awesome Stories** ||
 * Find videos on **Safari Montage** and **Discovery Streaming** || Find animated information on curriculum-based content on **BrainPop.** ||
 * Find information on countries in **Culturegrams** || For newspaper, magazine, and journal articles consult **Proquest** and **SIRS Knowledge** ||
 * Find Online books: Archive.org, Google Books, Open Library, Gutenberg ||
 * Beyond Google. Explore other search engines and WolframAlpha ||
 * Choose the Best Search for your information need ||  ||
 * Copyright-friendly media ||  ||
 * ~ Consider the source - respect the source - cite the source ||
 * Citing in the middle school - some advice an a slide show on Easybib



**Want to know even more?**
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">Pathfinders (collections of unit specific websites)
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;">The Inquiry/Research Process
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Evaluating websites