Research
BRITANNICA ENCYCLOPEDIAS
A great place to gather background information on your topic
GALE DATABASES
Search databases to find vetted resourcs (scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, primary sources, etc.).
For more specialized resources and databases by topic, see the full list here at NOVELNY: https://www.novelnewyork.org
Available to all NY residents: If having trouble accessing at home, please allow "Use My Location."
PUBLIC LIBRARY DATABASES
You need a library card to access many of the public library databases.
Links provided here to all NYC public libraries, with information on how to get library cards at each.
VERIFYING INFORMATION: How do you know if it is good information?
Library databases are more reliable than Google. However, you may need to use Google in your research. How can you tell if your information is true and reliable?
In this video, find some tips for searching with Google, and at the 2:37 mark, there is a list of things to consider when you are assessing information you find via Google.
Snopes is a great place to fact check current events reporting & internet rumors.
CITATION
Citing your sources is an important part of research. When and how do you cite a source???
WHEN: See this chart called "Is it Plagiarism? Decision Tree"
HOW: See CITATION RESOURCES