Research and Writing Resources

Defined as diligent and systematic inquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover or revise facts, theories, applications, etc., research is a long and often utilized way of learning about the world. In today's climate, the importance of information and the applicable skills to gain, identify, utilize and learn factual information is paramount to success for our students. Below are some resources patrons can use to assist them in their work.

Resources:

EBSCO

EBSCOhost is a contracted compilation of databases available free-of-charge to Roosevelt High School's students and staff. It is mainly used for research on national and international topics, in formats like magazines, journals, newspapers, books, and primary documents. The “Points of View” database is useful when writing argumentative papers. See your teacher or library staff member for the user name and password.

Sort by Relevance: articles closest in focus to your search term(s) will appear first.

Sort by Date: articles with the most recent publication date(s) will appear first.

For Search tips, go to: http://infoliteracy.learningexpresshub.com/hs/search-tips.html

Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, providing these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction.

The Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab offers over 200 free resources on various subjects including:

Writing and Teaching Writing
Research
Grammar and Mechanics
Style Guides
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Job Search and Professional Writing

OWL Guides:

MLA Formatting and Style Guide

MLA First Page Sample

APA Formatting and Style Guide

Citation Machine

Citation Machine helps students and professionals properly attribute the information they use. Cite over 63 types of sources in multiple styles including APA, MLA, and Chicago, create title pages, access writing resources, check for plagiarism and more. While some of these services are behind a paywall, Citation Machine is still a reliable source for your citation and writing resource needs.

What website Top-Level Domain Names mean:

Top-Level Domain Names (TLDs) can be used to determine the source of the information and it's reliability at a glance. Some of the most common are listed below in order of suggested priority for research.

.gov: Government Server
The name is derived from the word government, indicating its restricted use by government entities in the United States.

.edu: Educational Institution
The name is derived from the word education, indicating its restricted use by U.S. postsecondary institutions and organizations that are institutionally accredited by an agency on the U.S. Department of Education's list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies.

.org: Organization
The name is derived from the word organization, and is commonly used by non-profit entities, schools, open-source projects, and communities, and also by some for-profit entities.

.net: Network and Computer Topics
The name is derived from the word network, indicating organizations involved in networking technologies, such as Internet service providers and other infrastructure companies. However, It is also popular with network operators and the advertising sector, and it is often treated as an alternative to com.

.com: Commercial Server
The name is derived from the word commercial, indicating its original intended purpose for domains registered by commercial organizations. The domain is now open for general purposes, and is the most widely obtained and utilized of TLDs.