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Library Research Tutorial

  • How to use library databases to do effective research
     

Searching in the Uxbridge Free Public Library Catalog

  • How to search, locate, and request materials from the public library and other libraries in the area.

Evaluating Resources (The CRAAP Test)

  • Questions to ask about sources you want to use for information. Before you use a resource, think about its:
    • Currency
    • Relevance
    • Authority
    • Accuracy 
    • Purpose

Google Smarter

  • Search operators, advanced searching, and other hints at getting better results from search engines.

 

Google Search Education

  • eBooks and Audiobooks on Sora

    • Visit Soraapp or download the Sora app.
    • Click on "Have a setup code? Continue →" and enter masslibma.
    • Select Uxbridge Public Schools from the options. 
    • Choose Sign in Using Uxbridge Public Schools.
    • Log in with your school Google account and start borrowing!
       

    eBooks and Audiobooks on Libby

    • How to use your C/W MARS library card from the Uxbridge Free Public Library or BPL eCard to borrow eBooks and audiobooks
       

    BPL eCard and JSTOR Tutorial

    • How to get an eCard from the Boston Public Library and use it to access databases, including JSTOR
       

    Online Catalog and Databases

    • Click the tabs at the top of the page to search the library catalog or databases

  • Scholarly vs Popular Sources

    • Video from URI Libraries helps you decide if you've found a scholarly article
       

    Anatomy of a Scholarly Article

    • Resource from NCSU Libraries explains the parts of the articles you find in the databases

  • Google Drive

    Why Cite?

    • Video from URI Libraries talks about the practical and theoretical reasons to cite your work
       

    Citation Help

    • Templates and other resources to help you format your papers and citations correctly in MLA, Chicago, or APA style
    • Guidance from the MLA about citing AI-generated content.