RESEARCH LINKS

Databases

Use any of these databases to access magazine and newspaper articles.  Passwords are available in the library!

Facts on File:  searches encyclopedias, reference books, almanacs, magazines, and more... all at once!		Student Research Center searches magazines, newspapers, books, radio/tv transcripts, maps, and more... all at once!
For more databases, check out the Digital Pipeline!

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Newspapers

Newspaper Source -  searches the archives of newspapers throughout the world!  (Includes Anchorage Daily News)	PDF version of today's newspaper!

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Online Encyclopedia

The Anchorage School District provides free access to World Book Online for all students and staff.  If you are interested in free home access, please talk to the librarian.

   

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Bibliography Form

Based on MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Seventh Edition

Here are some good online bibliography/citation creators!

Citation Maker (Oregon School Library Information System):  free resource to create bibliographies in MLA or APA format. This is my top recommendation! :)

Easy Bib:  free resource for MLA, but you must pay for APA.

Son of Citation Machine:  free resource for several formats, including both MLA and APA.

 

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   Web Links

People and Biographies
Biography.com
A Million Lives

Countries, States, Maps, and Flags
CIA Factbook
WorldAtlas.com
Flags of the World
NetState - info on all US States

Current Events
CNN
Newseum

Reference Help for any question
Factmonster - an online almanac full of facts
RefDesk - ultimate reference tool
Create-A-Graph - use this tool to make pie charts, bar graphs, and more