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.


Friday, November 3, 2023

Afrika Lives 2023!

  

The Humanities 1 classes are doing research in preparation of Afrika Lives! 



Here are some resources for getting information on your civilizations.



Recommended databases, Use the password "fenway" to access from home:

Guide and Video tutorials to using the Library Databases:


Books:


Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac can help you with your research, 
as well as connect with a tutor to help with your writing and art creation! 

Tutors are in the library after school from 
3:00-5:00 PM Monday-Thursday, and 1:00-3:00 PM on Friday.

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Welcome Back!

 


For all our students, we're so glad you're here! 
The BAA library is ready to help you meet your goals for the year

Here are some amazing ways the library can rock your year.

Wanna read or listen to books and graphic novels on your phone or chromebook? 
Check out Sora:



Wanna get tutoring help online, anytime, anywhere?
The Paper App on Clever has got your back:


Need to do research for your academic or artistic classes?

Head to the Databases!

Plus, there are SO MANY amazing apps for streaming and learning that you can access through the Boston Public Library, and we're your first step!





Any Questions? 

Ms. Marz or Ms. Mac are ready to help! 
Come see us in the library or send us an email.









Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Have a Great Summer BAA!

We've made it to the end of the school year! 

Please reach out to your LALA teachers to get your Summer is Lit Reading books and assignments:
Incoming 9th graders will read The Science of Breakable Things
Incoming 10th graders are reading The Poet X
Incoming 11th graders are reading Almost American Girl
Incoming 12th graders are reading Patron Saint of Nothing


Remember,

 

Monday, May 1, 2023

Biology Ecology Project Master Post

 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.                                                                                           
  • Encyclopedia Britannica Reference Center
    • 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 research, writing, and proofreading your essay! Come join us after school Mon-Thurs 3:00-4:30 PM, Fridays 12:40-2:00 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.