Monday, September 23, 2024

It's Banned Books Week at the BAA library!

Every year, at the beginning of the school year, we want to bring awareness to book challenges and books that have been banned in libraries and schools around the country. Libraries are public institutions that are dedicated to creating access to all sorts of materials from all sorts of perspectives. 

We fight challenges (or requests to remove a book from a library) in the name of your freedom to read what you want!



Take a look at the information all around the library and 
stop by to check out a book that is banned in a different part of the USA today!

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Monday, June 3, 2024

Let's dig into Al-Andalus...

 Hi Spanish 4 and 5! 


Here is the database for your research on Spain, Islamic Rule, and African Influences:

Use the password "fenway" to access Gale databases from home.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Ecology Project for Biology

Hello Biology Students, this post is for you, a master post of all the resources you can use for your Ecology Project and all the ways the library can help you!

Finding Sources

Recommended databases:
Use the password "fenway" to access databases.
  • Gale in Context Science
    • This database is your go-to! There will be information on all sorts of species and information about their habitats.      
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Library
    • Use this LibGuide to find information about specific animals using their factsheets about animals at the San Diego Zoo.                                                                              
  • Encyclopedia Britannica 
    • This database is great for finding basic information about your species and their habitat
  • Gale in Context Environmental Science
    • This database is great for learning about the human impact on your research animal's habitat. 


eBooks:
  • Sora (search for Boston Arts Academy, your login is your bostonK12 email).

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:


Getting Tutoring Help

The library is open and able to help with your ecology project! Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-5:00 PM, Fridays 12:40-3:00 PM. We have science tutors available every day! 


You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac for help and we will be there for you.


Creating Citations

  • All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
  • KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.
  • Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources
Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!


Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source from Google is reliable:
  • Currency
  • Relevancy
  • Accuracy
  • Authority
  • Purpose
Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Hum 4 Benchmark Research

Welcome Seniors, to one of your last big projects at BAA! 

Here are some resources and helpful links to get you going...

Finding Sources

Recommended databases: 

For finding art pieces and coming up with ideas for your group:
For getting deeper information about your artists, their movements, and the world they lived in. 
Use the password "fenway" to access Gale databases from home.

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:

eBooks:

Boston Public Library Resources:


Getting Writing Help

The library is open and able to help with research, writing, and proofreading your essay! It's a great place to meet with your group. 

Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-5:00 and Fridays from 12:40 PM- 3:00 PM. We have academic tutors available who would love to look at your project! You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac for help and we will be there for you.


Creating Citations

  • All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
  • KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.
  • Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources
Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!


Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source from Google is reliable:
  • Currency
  • Relevancy
  • Accuracy
  • Authority
  • Purpose
Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.
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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Hum 3 2024 Benchmark

 Hello Humanities 3 students, this post is for you, a master post of all the resources you can use for your Hum 3 paper research and all the ways the library can help you!

Finding Sources

Recommended databases: 
Use the password "fenway" to access databases.

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:
eBooks:


Getting Writing Help

The library is open and able to help with research, writing, and proofreading your essay! Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-5:00 PM, Fridays 12:40-3:00 PM. We have writing tutors available every day! 


You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac for help and we will be there for you.


Creating Citations

  • All articles in the recommended databases will create the citation for you. Look at the bottom of the article for the "MLA Citation".
  • KnightCite will create citations for you if you look up the title of a book or article.  HOWEVER, you should always double check if the citation is complete.
  • Purdue OWL explains how to create citations for all kinds of sources
Make sure you create your citations in MLA style!


Determining Reliability

Use the CRAAP test to decide if a source from Google is reliable:
  • Currency
  • Relevancy
  • Accuracy
  • Authority
  • Purpose
Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.


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