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Finding Valid Sources:

If you ever get stuck, ask for help!! Your research will not count if you use unreliable sources. Remember:

Use Databases:

Try different combinations of searching by SUBJECT, FULL TEXT (Keyword), or TITLE

SIRS/Researcher Database

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login ID: ahsresearch
pw: r _ _ _ _ _ _ h
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Public Library Databases

Search databases from Alameda County Library

Search databases from Contra Costa Library
Sign in using our school e-card # and Ms. Oremland's last name: 21901019992845

Search databases from Berkeley Public Library

2191300*******

Tips for Searching Google:

Put phrases in quotation marks (examples:"fruit smoothie" "healthy alternative")

Use the minus sign to "subtract" words you do not want to show up in your search

Use site:.edu to find university websites only

Use site:.gov to find US Government sites only

How to check a website:

Does it have the info I need?
How recent was it updated?
Who is the author or organization?
Does the author cite his/her sources?
Can I trust the author/organization?

Citing Your Sources in Noodle Tools:

1. Click on Bibliography.

2. Select a citation type. (ask for help if you are not sure)

3. Fill in all required info. (ask for help if you are not sure what to fill in or where to find the info)

4. CLICK CHECK FOR ERRORS

5. Fix your errors.

6. Generate citation.