Don't just "Google It". . .
We know it's tempting, but for more in depth research it's important to dig deeper and really get to know what you are looking for. Here you will find access to information about websites, search engines, and advanced search tactics to help you tackle your next big project.
Here's a good place to start...
Search Engines and Research Resources
Google Scholar: Google Scholar will allow you to research articles, books, and citations while adjusting the date range and type, most search results available are freely accessible. There are also advanced search options that allow for very specific parameters.
ERIC (Education Resource Information Center): Allows for peer reviewed and full text options so search results will be readily available as well as specific breakdown of results such as date range, type, author, sources, etc.
Infotopia: A search engine that utilizes Google, but with more specific safety features. This site also allows for category searches that will link users to relevant and helpful websites.
refseek: A search engine that will allow users to search documents or websites that hold relevant information. Allows for full access to search results.
National Archives: Allows access to our U.S. National Archives including images, files, artifacts, and data.
Cavendish Square: This search engine is geared toward social sciences, science, and literature and allows users to utilized citations, email results, and search a number of trusted resources. Access to Cavendish Square outside of school requires additional information; make sure to check at the media center circulation desk for this information or fill out the "contact information" area.
Britannica Online: Utilize this resource for exploring more about history, people, places, maps, and social studies. This resource requires a username and password, make sure to check at the media center circulation desk for this information or fill out the "contact information" area on this website.
Library of Congress: Another great resource for diving deep into history, social justice, and utilizing maps, images, and videos.
Google Scholar: Google Scholar will allow you to research articles, books, and citations while adjusting the date range and type, most search results available are freely accessible. There are also advanced search options that allow for very specific parameters.
ERIC (Education Resource Information Center): Allows for peer reviewed and full text options so search results will be readily available as well as specific breakdown of results such as date range, type, author, sources, etc.
Infotopia: A search engine that utilizes Google, but with more specific safety features. This site also allows for category searches that will link users to relevant and helpful websites.
refseek: A search engine that will allow users to search documents or websites that hold relevant information. Allows for full access to search results.
National Archives: Allows access to our U.S. National Archives including images, files, artifacts, and data.
Cavendish Square: This search engine is geared toward social sciences, science, and literature and allows users to utilized citations, email results, and search a number of trusted resources. Access to Cavendish Square outside of school requires additional information; make sure to check at the media center circulation desk for this information or fill out the "contact information" area.
Britannica Online: Utilize this resource for exploring more about history, people, places, maps, and social studies. This resource requires a username and password, make sure to check at the media center circulation desk for this information or fill out the "contact information" area on this website.
Library of Congress: Another great resource for diving deep into history, social justice, and utilizing maps, images, and videos.
Additional Resources
Citation Help: Don't just copy & paste! This OWL workshop on MLA (Modern Language Association) style is a great resource to give you examples & help for navigating MLA style writing, citing, and formatting.
Citation & Bibliography Help: Not quite sure how that bibliography is supposed to look, check out these websites for some assistance.
Dictionary & Thesaurus: Don't just guess at it, double check it!
Colorado Virtual Library: Learn more about the beautiful state of Colorado through history, images, and videos.
Additional Websites & Search Engines
Citation & Bibliography Help: Not quite sure how that bibliography is supposed to look, check out these websites for some assistance.
Dictionary & Thesaurus: Don't just guess at it, double check it!
Colorado Virtual Library: Learn more about the beautiful state of Colorado through history, images, and videos.
Additional Websites & Search Engines