Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Biology Ecology Project

 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.

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
Click here for a blank CRAAP test worksheet.

Check out these other useful ways to evaluate sources.

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