Where can I find the information I need?

There are many possible sources of information. Look at the following list and decide which are the best for your project. Enter your sources in NoodleBib right away to stay organized.

LIBRARY BOOKS

Use your keywords to search the Fay School Library Catalog. Books provide in-depth coverage of a topic.

LIBRARY REFERENCE BOOKS

Use your broader topic keywords to find good reference books using the Fay School Library Catalog. Reference books like subject encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, and primary source collections are great resources--just ask a librarian!

PERIODICALS (magazines, journals and newspapers)

Periodicals are a perfect source for current events, up-to-date professional research, and popular topics. The Fay Library has many print subscriptions. For online sources, try:

• Current Events & News Databases - News plus both sides of all the controversial issues in the news.
• Online Newspapers of the World from the Internet Public Library.

QUALITY ONLINE RESOURCES

• Upper School Links - Great sources chosen for YOUR classes. Subheadings indicate resources for specific projects. Yours is probably there!
• Biography Database - Information about famous people throughout history.
• History Databases - People, places, and events from the ancient world, modern world and United States.
• Science Databases - Background and new from every field of science.
• English Databases - The OED, Visual Thesaurus and information about literature and authors.
• Health & Medicine Databases - Medical reference and personal health information.
• Search Engines - Remember that anyone can publish anything on the Web so you must evaluate anything you find using a search engine. USE THIS EASY WEBSITE EVALUATION TOOL.

Search Terms
Using your concept map or outline, generate keywords to use in searching the library catalog or online sources. Help with search terms.