Books, eBooks & Databases

Please note: All bulleted lists are hyperlinks except the two lists of magazines...

School Resources:
Free access to all current New Franklin Students. Please contact Ms. Yocum for special login to Explora when off campus.

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Public Library Resources:
​You must have a valid library card from the libraries below to access their resources

• Howard County Public Library
• Boonville Branch Library
• Daniel Boone Regional Library

Free Online Reference Sources:
Note: Because these are free, some may have annoying ads

• Merriam-Webster Online 
• Word Central (Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Rhyming Dictionary for ELEM/MS)
• Thesaurus 
• Encyclopedia Brittanica
• Encyclopedia.com
• World Atlas
• Infoplease (Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas, Dictionary, Thesaurus)
• ProCon.Org 
• Bartleby.com Quotations
• How Stuff Works​

Online Primary Sources:
Great to use when searching for images

• National Archives
• Library of Congress Digital Collection
• National Park Service: Treasures of our Nation
• Digital Public Library of America
• World Digital Library

Newspapers & Magazines

Online News

• ​Fayette Newspapers
• ​Boonville Daily News
• ​Columbia Tribune
• ​Kansas City Star
• ​St. Louis Post-Dispach
• New York Times
• Wall Street Journal
• USA Today
• ​ABC News
• Google News

MS/HS Magazines to Check Out

• Time
• Scientific American
• Smithsonian
• Today's Farmer
• Missouri Conservationist
• Missouri Resources
• Sports Illustrated
• North American Whitetail
• Road & Track
• Entertainment Weekly
• Girl's Life
• Leatherneck​

Elem Magazines to Check Out
Available to MS & HS, too!

• American Girl
• Boy's Life
• Catster
• Dogster
• National Geographic Kids
• Sports Illustrated Kids
• Xplor
• Young Rider

Research Tips & Tools

Plan your Search Strategy​

• Google Advanced Search - MS/HS 
• Youtube: How to Search Library Databases Like a Pro! - MS/HS - especially college-bound

                   Long, but perfectly describes important research and online-searching concepts 
Evaluate your Information

• RADCAB - Great for Elementary & Middle School Students
• Evaluating Web Pages - Great for High School Students 

Improve your Writing & Note-Taking Skills

• Purdue OWL: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
• OWL Example: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing
• Paraphrasing
• Summarizing
• Essay Tips: Taking Notes​ - MS/HS - especially college-bound 

                  One of the most essential and difficult skills to learn. This is a clearly-written, useful guide. 

Cite your Sources

• Purdue OWL MLA Formatiing and Style Guide
• Purdue OWL APA Formatting and Style Guide
• Easybib
• Citation Builder

Still confused, overwhelmed, or stressed about research?​

Ask Ms. Yocum

​That's why I'm here. :)