There are research databases that contain journal, newspaper and reference book articles, as well as images and videos by visiting the library website.
Helpful Hint: If you do not find what you need, you can Inter-Library Loan books from another library by talking to Ms Raszl.
Encyclopedia Britannica // Encyclopedia Britannica usually provides a broad overview of the topic.
Helpful Hint: Utilizing this database can often be a good way to begin research.
Databases// These include magazine articles, newspaper articles, reference book entries, images and video. There are a few databases on the library home page. If you do not see something useful here, click on the Gale complete list for all subjects.
KEYWORD SEARCHING
Use quotation marks to keep words together For example: "Bill of Rights" or "Freedom of Speech"
Add keywords to your search to narrow down your topic, for example "Constitution Bill of Rights" Berkshire
WEBSITE EVALUATION
Remember to evaluate where your information is coming from.
Currency -Is this site updated?
Relevancy -Is this site relevant to my topic? Who is it written for? Is the information presented too broad or too narrow to inform my research?
Authority - Who is publishing this content? .edu, .com, .gov, .org, etc.
Bias- Is the information an opinion or biased? What is the intended purpose of publishing this information on the website? Commercial, political, educational, etc.
Helpful Hint: Click here for more basic internet tips.