Research Process: Tutorials & Videos
Searching for Information
If you must use Google, find help in creating a good search strategy from the following:
Create good search strategies for browsing the web. Learn how by watching this video from Common Craft.
Learn to create good searches with these these tips on using Google.
Here are some more Google search tips you should know from from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning blog.
Here is another set of Google search tips from Hack College.
Watch this video to learn how to read electronic books found in the library OPAC.
Create good search strategies for browsing the web. Learn how by watching this video from Common Craft.
Learn to create good searches with these these tips on using Google.
Here are some more Google search tips you should know from from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning blog.
Here is another set of Google search tips from Hack College.
Watch this video to learn how to read electronic books found in the library OPAC.
PFTSTA students will use Noodle Tools for all citations . Open here for a quick student guide.
Using Databases
Gale
The Gale Topic finder can be a good tool to help you create a list of search terms for your topic. Video tutorial is here.
Conduct a Power Search for magazines in Gale created by Amy Olson class of 2012.
Conduct a search in Gale Science in Context created by Joelle Williams class of 2012.
World Book Encyclopedia
Find information in the World Book Online Encyclopedia created by Joelle Williams class of 2012.
The Gale Topic finder can be a good tool to help you create a list of search terms for your topic. Video tutorial is here.
Conduct a Power Search for magazines in Gale created by Amy Olson class of 2012.
Conduct a search in Gale Science in Context created by Joelle Williams class of 2012.
World Book Encyclopedia
Find information in the World Book Online Encyclopedia created by Joelle Williams class of 2012.
Videos showing how to create citations in Noodle Tools
PFTSTA has purchased a subscription for Noodle Tools. You must revalidate your account each year. See Ms. Kahn for the password.
Cite Britannica Academic in Noodle Tools for middle school .
Cite World Book in Noodle Tools for middle school.
Remember: High school students should only use a general encyclopedia for background information and should not include it in their works cited.
Cite a reference book found in the Gale databases in Noodle Tools.
Cite a magazine article found in the Gale databases in Noodle Tools.
Use Quick Cite function to copy and paste a citation from Britannica Image Quest into Noodle Tools.
Cite Britannica Academic in Noodle Tools for middle school .
Cite World Book in Noodle Tools for middle school.
Remember: High school students should only use a general encyclopedia for background information and should not include it in their works cited.
Cite a reference book found in the Gale databases in Noodle Tools.
Cite a magazine article found in the Gale databases in Noodle Tools.
Use Quick Cite function to copy and paste a citation from Britannica Image Quest into Noodle Tools.
How to create In Text Citations/Parenthetical Citations in Noodle Tools
If you use the Quick Cite function to copy and paste a citation into Noodle Tools, you will need to create the in-text citation on your own.
OWL Purdue explains how to create parenthetical citations in MLA 8.
OWL Purdue explains how to create parenthetical citations in MLA 8.
Using Notecard feature in Noodle Tools
Learn how to create a notecard for a source in Noodle Tools (video).
Learn how to create notecards.
Always link your notecards to a source, learn how here.
Learn how to create and manage notecard piles.
Learn how to create notecards.
Always link your notecards to a source, learn how here.
Learn how to create and manage notecard piles.
Find Ways to Combat Fake News
Ten tips from Easybib on how you can evaluate a news source for accuracy.
From Politico.com on the history of fake news and propaganda.
How to spot fake news from the Topeka Shawnee Public Library.
Use this Media Bias/Fact Check Resource to find out if your source offers a balanced view.
From Politico.com on the history of fake news and propaganda.
How to spot fake news from the Topeka Shawnee Public Library.
Use this Media Bias/Fact Check Resource to find out if your source offers a balanced view.
Instructional Videos on a Variety of Subjects
Need help in math? Try the video tutorials at Virtual Nerd.
GCFLearnfree.org offers videos and how-tos on computer basics and technology tools.
Crash Course on Youtube offer videos on many subjects most are under 15 minutes.
Knowmania.com can can help you with math.
At 60 Second Recap, you can watch one minute videos explaining literature classics.
The Futures Channel connects the learner with scientists, engineers and visionaries developing new technologies.
HippoCampus offers you videos and help in math, natural science, social science and humanities.
Khan Academy helps students learn by offering an extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos.
Coursera partners with the top universities and organizations in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free.
Udacity's motto is Learn. Think. Do. You can find project-based online classes and tackle real-world problems.
TedEd allows teachers to create lessons worth sharing as an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas.
edX brings you free courses designed specifically for interactive study via the web, provided by MIT, Harvard and Berkeley.
GCFLearnfree.org offers videos and how-tos on computer basics and technology tools.
Crash Course on Youtube offer videos on many subjects most are under 15 minutes.
Knowmania.com can can help you with math.
At 60 Second Recap, you can watch one minute videos explaining literature classics.
The Futures Channel connects the learner with scientists, engineers and visionaries developing new technologies.
HippoCampus offers you videos and help in math, natural science, social science and humanities.
Khan Academy helps students learn by offering an extensive library of content, including interactive challenges, assessments, and videos.
Coursera partners with the top universities and organizations in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free.
Udacity's motto is Learn. Think. Do. You can find project-based online classes and tackle real-world problems.
TedEd allows teachers to create lessons worth sharing as an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas.
edX brings you free courses designed specifically for interactive study via the web, provided by MIT, Harvard and Berkeley.