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Contents

  1. 1 Library Catalog
  2. 2 Google Alternatives
  3. 3 Wikipedia for Schools
  4. 4 Noodle Tools
  5. 5 SIRS/Researcher Database
  6. 6 Public Library Databases
  7. 7 Find "Copylefted" Images at Creative Commons
  8. 8 Tips for Searching With Google
  9. 9 Questions you should ask to see if websites are relevant and reliable
  10. 10 Grammar and Writing Guides




Library Catalog


Click here to search for books at AHS.


Google Alternatives


Try SweetSearch or RefSeek or Citizendium instead of Google for search results pre-reviewed by experts. 

school ID: ahsnoodle
school pw: r- - - - - - h
(You will need to enter the school ID and password at the beginning of each school year to revalidate your account. If you forgot your personal ID/pw, see Ms. Oremland)

SIRS/Researcher Database

login ID: ahsresearch
pw: r _ _ _ _ _ _ h
click on the top button to login

Public Library Databases

Sign in using our school e-card # and Ms. Oremland's last name: 21901019992845

Search databases from Berkeley Public Library
sign in with card # 2191300*******

Find "Copylefted" Images at Creative Commons

Tips for Searching With Google

  • Put phrases in quotation marks (examples:"french revolution" "endangered species")
  • 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

Questions you should ask to see if websites are relevant and reliable

  • 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?

Grammar and Writing Guides

Capital Community College Grammar Quizzes and Puzzles:

 

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm

 

         (actually slightly fun!)

 

Purdue Online Writing Lab Resources:

 

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/

 

Purdue Online Writing Lab MLA Formatting and Style Guide:

 

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/

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