Research & Databases

Databases

Quick Link to LAUSD Database

Quick Link to CA State Library Database

All LUASD students have a Student Success Card with the Los Angeles Public Library. Use your SSC to access LAPL's databases.

Evaluating Sources

The CRAAP TEST

Evaluate any website for currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose using the CRAAP Test; Click image to go to Evaluating sources from UC Santa Cruz University Library This also has a good comparison of scholarly or peer-reviewed articles vs. popular magazines and newspapers.

ACT UP: Salem State University Library

A progressive approach to evaluating sources. Click image to go to Act Up: Evaluating Sources, Salem State University

The Research Process

Full Online Writing Lab (OWL) Resources for Grades 7-12 Students and Instructors