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Internet Resources
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Internet resources are a great tool for
“off-the-hip” reference, but it is easy to
stumble onto false or inaccurate information.
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Some excellent general science information
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can be found on these websites:
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www.ipl.org
- Internet Public Library, select science
from menu on the left
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www.science.gov
- Government Science website
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www.sciencenews.org
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www.homeworkspot.com
- Select either, Elementary, Middle
or High Science from the menu on
the left
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www.biologycorner.com
- Biology teaching resources
www.physics247.com
- Physics homework help
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Dave@stpl.us; 893-6280x4 (Genealogy Librarian)
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Science
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More Science @ STPL
St. Tammany Parish Library has plenty of books
If you’re stuck on a topic, or are looking for other
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information on most major school subjects:
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Ψ Anatomy/Physiology
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and other sciences.
Ψ Computer/Information
Science
Here are some books that can help you :
∞ World of Forensic Science
(Ref 363.2503 Wor)
∞ The New Book of Popular Science
(Ref 500 New and 500 New)
∞ McGraw-Hill Science Encyclopedia (503 McG)
∞ The Gale Encyclopedia of Science Series
(Ref 503 Gale)
∞ Science of Everyday Things Series
(Ref 500 Kni)
∞ The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing
(500 Oxf)
∞ Norton History of Chemistry (540 Bro)
∞ African Americans in Science, Math, and
Invention (Ref 509.2273 Spa)
∞ Album of Science: the Biological Sciences
in the Twentieth Century (Ref 574.09 Bor)
∞ Happy Accidents: Serendipity in Medical
Science Breakthroughs (610.9 Mey)
CHECK THESE OUT!!
Ψ Engineering Science
Ψ Psychology/Sociology
Ψ Animal/Plant Science
Ψ Science Fair Projects
Ψ General Medical/
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⇒ Write out your topic sentence or thesis before
researching, to give you a clear idea of what to
look for
⇒ Use databases and reference materials; Google is
great, but not a replacement for researching in
the library
⇒ Create an outline or thinking map: get your thoughts
organized before writing
⇒ Keep track of your citations: don’t forget to cite your
sources properly, MLA, APA, Chicago Style
⇒ Use your own words: teachers often use sources to
check for plagiarized papers
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(Learning Express Library), St. Tammany Parish
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newspapers and books. Please call or email us if
you or your teacher have any questions.
To access these databases from home:
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2. Click on Online Databases
3. Click on Access from Outside the Library and
enter the 14-digit number on the back of your
library card
4. From the Louisiana Library Connection, click
on the database that best fits your search
topics.
5. Start your search!!
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you need, don’t hesitate to call one of STPL’s
friendly and knowledgeable librarians for help.
Tutorials on how to search the databases are also
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