Finding Research Sources
Getting to the Databases
Use the links on the GCM Library website to access the databases. If you are not at school, you will need the passwords. NOTE: You will be asked to log onto your school account to access this password file.
Search Tips
Use the browse feature available in many databases to help you focus on a topic.
Use Advanced Search options to limit your results to certain types of information or particular date ranges.
Search with a variety of terms including synonyms to get a variety of results.
START HERE:
- Citations Lesson (Note: you’ll need to log onto your FCPS Google account to access this web lesson.)
For research on geography and culture:
- FactCite Countries & Cultures
- ProQuest CultureGrams
- ABC-CLIO World Geography
- Britannica Enciclopedia Moderna
- Britannica Escolar
- World Book Encyclopedia
For images you are allowed to use:
For research on immigration issues:
For a complete list of GCM databases:
For help with your research:
- Citing Sources research guide (MLA 8th edition)
- Presentation