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On this page you will find resources to help you conduct your research. FISD Middle School Research Guide Here you'll find a complete Research Guide to help guide you through the research process. Databases You may access all databases from school or home. For passwords please get a bookmark from Mrs. Brightwell. Gale Database http://find.galegroup.com/ips/start.do?userGroupName=fris42187 This database includes articles from magazines, periodicals, newspapers, and professional journals. World Book Online http://www.worldbookonline.com This is a collection of databases with periodicals, an online dictionary, an online atlas, and other resources. Ebsco http://search.ebscohost.com/ This database includes articles from magazines, periodicals, newspapers, and professional journals. Encyclopedia Britannica http://school.eb.com This database is a collection of articles for all grade levels. ABC-CLIO http://www.socialstudies.abc-clio.com/Login/Login.aspx This social studies database provides information about countries, maps, and articles. Other Online Services You may also access these services from school or home. Please get passwords from Mrs. Brightwell. AP Multimedia Archive http://ap.accuweather.com/ The archive contains photographs dating back to 1826, audio sound bytes dating back to the 1920�s, news stories dating from 1997, collections of maps, graphs, logos, etc., and is updated daily. AccuWeather Premium Weather Service http://ap.accuweather.com/ This service contains current weather information, weather maps, and long term-forecasts. Bib Me http://www.bibme.org/ This service allows you to check your MLA or APA citations for correct formatting. School Clip Art http://www.clipart.com/en/school_license/ This service allows you to access school appropriate clipart available for your use on school projects. Homework Help http://www.libraryspot.com/homeworkhelp.htm This website gives you access to a dictionary, atlas, almanac, thesaurus, and more. Internet Detectives http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/tnl/detectives/ This website has a list of recommended sites for research in different subjects such as history and science. Return to the research page to review the Big 6 for research! Return to SMS Library Homepage |