Uxbridge High School

Research Help

Library Research Tutorial

• How to use library databases to do effective research 

Searching in the Uxbridge Free Public Library Catalog

• How to search, locate, and request materials from the public library and other libraries in the area.

Evaluating Resources (The CRAAP Test)

•  Questions to ask about sources you want to use for information. Before you use a resource, think about its:
• Currency
• Relevance
• Authority
• Accuracy 
• Purpose

Google Smarter

• Search operators, advanced searching, and other hints at getting better results from search engines.  

Google Search Education

•  Self-guided lessons to help you improve your searching prowess, daily challenges to test your searching skills, and sample lesson plans for teaching search skills.

eBooks and Audiobooks on Sora

• Visit soraapp.com or download the Sora app.
• Click on "Have a setup code? Continue →" and enter masslibma.
• Select Uxbridge Public Schools from the options. 
• Choose Sign in Using Uxbridge Public Schools.
• Log in with your school Google account and start borrowing!

eBooks and Audiobooks on Libby

• How to use your C/W MARS library card from the Uxbridge Free Public Library or BPL eCard to borrow eBooks and audiobooks

BPL eCard and JSTOR Tutorial

• How to get an eCard from the Boston Public Library and use it to access databases, including JSTOR

Online Catalog and Databases

• Click the tabs at the top of the page to search the library catalog or databases

Google Drive

• Help and overview of the desktop version
• Help and overview of the iPad app 

Why Cite?

• Video from URI Libraries talks about the practical and theoretical reasons to cite your work

Citation Help

• Templates and other resources to help you format your papers and citations correctly in MLA, Chicago, or APA style
• Guidance from the MLA about citing AI-generated content.