Welcome Hum 4, 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 databases from home.
Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:
eBooks:
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Sora (search for Boston Public Schools, your login is your bostonK12 email).
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 3:00-4:30. You can also always ask Ms. Marz or Ms. Carter for help and we will be there for you.
You can also access the Paper App anytime by logging in with you BPS Clever account. They have tutors ready to help via text and an online writing feedback tool that can give you a head start on revisions!
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
Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.