Finding Sources -- Guides for specific Classes:
Finding sources -- general information:
If you have a research interest, you are welcome to contact Ms. Harris for help! Stop by the library or email [email protected] This is a free service and will save you LOTS of time!
Sources:
Sources:
- actual books (use our catalogs to search)
- eBooks
- Google search with keywords (using a variety of keywords, then evaluate the sources carefully)
- Database articles (EBSCO)
Heyworth High School Library online catalog -- all the books in our library
Heyworth Elementary School Library online catalog -- search the grade school collection; Ms. Harris delivers
Heyworth Public Library -- search the public library (if you find something you want, Ms. Harris does pick-up/delivery daily)
Tip: To search ALL LIBRARIES in Central Illinois, go to the HHS Online Catalog and choose "All Libraries" from the drop-down box at upper left. Use your library card number and PIN (or ask HHS Library staff) to order any book you want and it will be delivered to HHS for free within a week (so plan ahead)!
Heyworth Elementary School Library online catalog -- search the grade school collection; Ms. Harris delivers
Heyworth Public Library -- search the public library (if you find something you want, Ms. Harris does pick-up/delivery daily)
Tip: To search ALL LIBRARIES in Central Illinois, go to the HHS Online Catalog and choose "All Libraries" from the drop-down box at upper left. Use your library card number and PIN (or ask HHS Library staff) to order any book you want and it will be delivered to HHS for free within a week (so plan ahead)!
E-Books and Scholarly articles
eBooks
EBSCO Database
Google Books
Video on Google Books for Research
Tutorial on Google Books for Research
Google Scholar: a version of Google dedicated to searching literary and scientific papers online.
Tutorial on Google Scholar for Research
Google Search Skills
Search Tips: Google Advanced Search: On the Advanced Search page, you can enter your search terms or numbers and then choose one or more filters to modify the results you see. These filters can help you find the most relevant information possible the first time you search.
Video Tutorial on Google Advanced Search
Searching Smarter with Boolean Operators
Video on using Boolean Operators (and, or, not) for web and database searches, created by Virginia Commonwealth University.
EBSCO Database
Google Books
Video on Google Books for Research
Tutorial on Google Books for Research
Google Scholar: a version of Google dedicated to searching literary and scientific papers online.
Tutorial on Google Scholar for Research
Google Search Skills
Search Tips: Google Advanced Search: On the Advanced Search page, you can enter your search terms or numbers and then choose one or more filters to modify the results you see. These filters can help you find the most relevant information possible the first time you search.
Video Tutorial on Google Advanced Search
Searching Smarter with Boolean Operators
Video on using Boolean Operators (and, or, not) for web and database searches, created by Virginia Commonwealth University.
evaluating websites
Finding Information on the Internet: A Tutorial from UC Berkley
Webpage Evaluation Checklist -- also from UC Berkley
Website Evaluation Explained in Simple Words (sample video)
Website Evaluation Guide from EasyBib -- very visual, plenty of examples
Webpage Evaluation Checklist -- also from UC Berkley
Website Evaluation Explained in Simple Words (sample video)
Website Evaluation Guide from EasyBib -- very visual, plenty of examples