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Research Resources

Books, eBooks & Databases

Please note: All bulleted lists are links to the sites.
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

Online Newspapers

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
  • Reuters
  • AP News 



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. :)
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