How to Research in the SMHS Library

Local Environmental Issues

Ashton & Muñoz

2024

STEP ONE: FIND LIBRARY DATABASE AND EBOOKS

Google SMHS Library > Choose Databases & eBooks

Skim Databases Page

STEP TWO: SCROLL TO GALE IN CONTEXT: ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (RECOMMENDED)

SCROLL DOWN

Gale in Context: Environmental Studies

RECOMMENDED

STEP THREE: FIND A TOPIC

Try scrolling to Browse All Issues

OR Search

Use Keywords

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Use Synonyms

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Use the Drop down

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Optional Detour: Topic Finder

Press Advanced Search > Topic Finder - This may help you narrow your topic.

STEP FOUR: SKIM YOUR RESULTS

Look at the types of sources under ON THIS PAGE (grey bar).

Skim the sources and choose a few to open.

If you find a source you want, send it to Google Drive.

Press Cite to get the citation.

Copy and paste the citation to your notes. (Ask your teacher for the style--probably APA.)

And Repeat!

Please visit the SMHS Library or email Amy McMillan amcmillan@sbunified.org if you have questions.