Googling like a Rock Star:
- Google Advanced Search
- Try searching in certain domains, such as .edu & .gov.
- Try including words you DON'T want included in your search.
- Google News
- Search news sources (print and online)
- Google Scholar (& Google Advanced Scholar!)
- Look for the pdf or html link on the left for documents that are available for free on the web.
- Click here to search for BOOKS in the BCCHS library.
- Free Database Trial: EBSCO: http://search.ebscohost.com/
- User ID: bcharter
- Password: trial
- try clicking on "The History Reference Center"
Los Angeles Public Library:
Wikipedia is not the Devil
- You might want to use Wikipedia to get an overview of your topic.
- Then scroll to the bottom of the article for links to more reliable sources.
- Pick names, topics, and terminology from the Wikipedia article to Google. Use an "Advanced Search" to look for information put out by educational or govt. institutions.
- I.e., find/verify the information you got on Wikipedia in a more reliable source.
- Click here to search for BOOKS in the Los Angeles Public Library.
- If you have an LA Public Library card, you can click here, and then try these one of their databases, such as:
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) - articles and essays about controversial issues
- ProQuest Newstand - Full text of over 300 U.S. and International news sources, including the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, New York Times
- World Book Encyclopedia
- Go to a public library near you. Make sure to ask a librarian for help!
Wikipedia is not the Devil
- You might want to use Wikipedia to get an overview of your topic.
- Then scroll to the bottom of the article for links to more reliable sources.
- Pick names, topics, and terminology from the Wikipedia article to Google. Use an "Advanced Search" to look for information put out by educational or govt. institutions.
- I.e., find/verify the information you got on Wikipedia in a more reliable source.
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