AP BIO Research Project

 Hi AP Bio People, 

Here are some great resources for you to use in doing your research!

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 different topics in AP Bio and beyond!                                                             
• Gale Interactive Science
• Look here for 3D models and other deep-dives into different scientific concepts and ideas.
• Encyclopedia Britannica 
• This database is great for finding basic information about topics in biology.
• Gale in Context Environmental Science
• This database is great for learning about the human impact on our world and other Environmental topics.

eBooks:

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

Video tutorials on how to use the Library Databases:

• How to send an article to Google Drive
• How to use the topic finder and Advanced Search to narrow your research
• How to use the Topic Finder to explore Search Terms
• How to Highlight and take Notes in the Article

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

Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.