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.
- NOAA Fisheries Underwater Species Directory
- This is a great database with information about fish and other aquatic creatures.
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. Shattuck 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
Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.
