Library Links
Links
A general information database that provides online access to print sources, such as periodicals (magazines) and academic journals (college-level papers). This database is the best source for research projects and requires a login and password.
Another online database to find periodicals or books for research purposes. Requires a login and password.
http://newfirstsearch.oclc.org/
Links to online resources and web sites that have been approved for educational use by students. These are quality, trustworthy web sites for research reports.
Sponsored by the Multnomah County Public Library, this website is a great resource for finding quality, education websites broken down by school subjects.
https://multcolib.org/homework-center
Provides information on history, people, government, economy, geography, communication, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 countries around the world.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Great site for primary sources, such as pictures, letters, newspaper articles, and videos.
Students can jumpstart their research through guided questions and links to metadata websites.
http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html
Gives both sides (pros & cons) to conversial issues.
Online Resources - Writing
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Go-to website for research report writing tips adn access to the three major writing style manuals: MLA, APA, and Chicago
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/
Create citations needed for the Works Cited page of a research paper using either MLA, APA, or Chicago style.
Reader's Advisory
Accelerated Reader Book Finder
Website for students to find out the Accelerated Reader reading levels and point values for books using quick searches by title, author, or subject.
Book lists for more than 30,000 authors, including all their new releases! It's a great way to find the next book in a series, when the author's next book will be published, and suggests authors to read by their genre, like mysteries, romance, or science fiction.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/
Facebook and Pintrest for book lovers -- gives book suggestions by genres and allows the reader to see other peoples recommendations and comments about books.
Book lists for Jr. High Students.
http://www.islma.org/caudill.htm
Book list for High School students.
http://www.islma.org/lincoln.htm
Great resource to find more titles by a particular author, a list of series titles, and upcoming book releases.
Online Classes
Access to the Edgenuity log-in page for those students taking credit recovery courses.
http://learn.education2020.com/
Access to the JWCC Blazernet portal for students registered for dual credit classes.
https://blazernet.jwcc.edu/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fblazernet.jwcc.edu%2Fc%2Fportal%2Flogin