Current Events - Sources for Students

​The Top 10 Reasons Students Cannot Cite or Rely On Wikipedia

MMS Library Databases - see librarian for passwords
American History Online - see your librarian or teacher for the code you will need to access this source.

BrainPop - if your teacher doesn't give you a code, see your librarian to join the MMS Library class and you will be able to use all of the features of BrainPop.

Follett Destiny - see your teacher or librarian to get your PowerSchool ID number so you can set up an account to view your record. You will be able to see the books you've checked out and when they're due. You'll also be able to put books on hold.
Maine Marvel and Other Sources
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Citing Sources


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MMS Library Guide to EasyBib
How to cite a website - EasyBib​

​Copyright and Fair Use
​Copyright Questions
How to cite a digital image - see video below
More Sources and Search Engines
American Memory 
Artcyclopedia
Digital History
Digital Public Library of America
iSEEK - search engine
​Newseum
​Sweet Search - search engine
​World Digital Library
Images and Sound - licensed for reuse
Creative Commons - find copyright free images
Free Music Archive
Flickr Creative Commons 
​Jamendo - streaming and downloadable music
Musopen - classical music
Photos for Class
Pixaby - images
​Purevolume - music
Unsplash - free photos
Wikimedia Commons - images and sound

Fake News - protect yourself!
Do you see things online and wonder if they're true? Can you spot fake news? 
Use these sources to help you find the truth - Fighting Fake News
RADAR - source evaluation
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​Relevance:
How is the information you found relevant to your assignment?

Authority:
Who is the author? What are they known for? (What are their credentials, reputation, etc.)

Date:
When was the information published? Is the date important to your assignment?

Appearance:
What does your source look like? Is it professional, organized and clean? Does the site have ads?

Reason for Writing:
Why was the information published? What is the purpose of the website?
Using the "CRAAP" Test
Use the "CRAAP" Test criteria to evaluate the information that you find in print and on websites!  If the information doesn't pass the test, you probably should not use it as a source.
Currency
  • When was it published/posted or last updated?
  • Do you need current information, or are older sources acceptable?
Relevance
  • Does it relate to your topic or answer your question?
  • Who is the intended audience?
  • Is the information at an appropriate level?  Too advanced?  Too easy?
Authority
  • Who is the author, publisher, source, or sponsor?
  • What are their credentials or organizational affiliations?
  • Is the author qualified to write on the topic?
Accuracy
  • Where does the information come from?
  • Is the information supported by evidence?
  • Has it been reviewed or refereed?
Purpose
  • What is the purpose of the information? To inform, teach, sell, entertain, or persuade?
  • Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
  • Does the point of view appear objective and impartial, free of emotion, and unbiased? 
Segno, Jamie. “Evaluate Sources : CRAAP Test.” Library Guides, Nova Southeastern University, 21 Oct. 2017, nova.campusguides.com/evaluate.