APA Citation help
- APA Reference List explanation and sample
- OWL Purdue: APA formatting (extensive)
- Noodletools: create an account through SHS and all the formatting will be done for you! See Ms. Overcash if you need help setting up or using an account, or use the handy tutorials available here. The school username and password are available in the library.
General
Use these resources for idea generation and background information.
- Scientific American (print and limited digital access)
- Science News (print and limited digital access)
- National Geographic (print and digital)
- Popular Science (print and limited digital)
- Discover (print and limited digital)
- Popular Mechanics (print and limited digital)
- Wired (print and limited digital)
- Smithsonian (digital)
- Science (digital)
- Cosmos (digital)
Subscription Databases
Use these sources to find peer reviewed, primary science research
(mostly) Free Databases
These sources provide both primary and secondary information. Evaluate carefully so you know what you are using.
- Iowa State University: Free Scientific Research Resources on the web–several links to free databases, reference books, and other resources
- Information Bridge: US Department of Energy database
- Open Education Resources for Chemistry