LibGuides: AP English IV: HOME

GUIDING DOCUMENTS

Project Instructions
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ELA Seniors Types of Sources
Use this document to help you identify source types.

ONLINE BOOKS

Gale Virtual Reference Library eBooks from Gale and premier partners including ISTE, ASCD, ABC-CLIO, DK, and Encyclopedia Britannica to support the K-12 core curriculum with GVRL.
Infobase eBooks
What you'll find: the entire Bloom's criticism collection online. You will need a password from home.
Salem Masterplots
What you'll find: Electronic version of MasterPlots. Look for the password on the passwords page.

LIBRARY RESOURCES

Artemis Literature (Gale) Artemis Literary Sources integrates full-text literary content with metadata and subject indexing and provides workflow tools to analyze information. You can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search across your library's Literature databases to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
JSTOR When using for the first time remember to click on the JSTOR Token found on the passwords page. Once account is created use your newly created username and password.
Explora (EbscoHost) Searches Academic Search Complete, TopicSearch, Newspaper Source, Topic Overviews and Ebsco's eBook collection all in one platform.
Literature Criticism Online (Gale) Gale™ takes literature, history and culture to the next level with the largest, most extensive compilation of literary commentary available: Literature Criticism Online. Includes centuries of analysis - the scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals - delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals.
Literature Resource Center (Gale) Full-text articles from scholarly journals and literary magazines are combined with critical essays, work and topic overviews, full-text works, biographies, and more to provide a wealth of information on authors, their works, and literary movements. Researchers at all levels will find the information they need, with content covering all genres and disciplines, all time periods and all parts of the world.
Student Resources in Context (Gale) Student Resources In Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on a broad range of topics, people, places, and events. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience combined with new features such as Search Assist and quick fact boxes.
Literary Reference Center (EbscoHost) This rich full-text database provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. It gives students, professors and researchers a foundation of literary reference works to meet their research needs.

INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS

Database Smash Learn how to use two databases to help you create a more effective search.
Topic Wheel Finder

SUBJECT SPECIFIC DATABASES

Biography in Context (Gale) Biography In Context offers authoritative reference content alongside magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. Covering a vast array of people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers, it’s continuously updated to ensure that students have access to the very latest information.
World History in Context (Gale) World History in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information on hundreds of the most significant people, events and topics in World History. The new solution merges Gale's authoritative reference content with full-text magazines, academic journals, news articles, primary source documents, images, videos, audio files and links to vetted websites organized into a user-friendly portal experience.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) Gale Opposing Viewpoints in Context is an engaging online experience for those seeking contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's hottest social issues.
CQ Researcher (Sage) CQ Researcher provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Our reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Graphics, photos and short "sidebar" features round out the reports. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students.

PASSWORDS FROM HOME

How do I access the databases from home?

1. Select either the Word or PDF file from the links below.

2. When asked for a password ask Ms. Lopez or think of cheering on your mascot :) or how we end daily announcements.

3. Once open you will have a list of all database usernames and passwords.

2018-19 Passwords from Home If you are not on campus, you will need a remote username & password.
2018-19 Passwords from Home If you are not on campus, you will need a remote username & password.