Research & Writing Assignments
Crespi Library Resources
Ed1Stop, which includes access to the World Book encyclopedia and vintage photographs from the Associated Press archives, is an excellent resource. See the library staff for passwords that may be used on ANY computer with Internet access.
If you aren't sure how to get started, click here to donwload a Word doc with more information.
Always remember to cite your sources. See examples here: Citations
Public Library Resources
Richmond Public Library and Contra Costa Libraries have databases available to help you with your research. You just need to apply for a library card to use their online databases from ANY computer with Internet access.
Richmond Public Library and Contra Costa Libraries have databases available to help you with your research. You just need to apply for a library card to use their online databases from ANY computer with Internet access.
Internet Resources
Here are some web links to get you started!
NEWS SEARCH ENGINES
Google News: This may be the best site for finding news quickly.
Bing News
Yahoo News
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS ONLINE
Contra Costa Times
San Francisco Chronicle
San Jose Mercury News
NEWS MEDIA ONLINE
CNN: Usually first with news from around the world.
MSNBC: Online version of NBC and MSNBC news.
USA Today: Online version of national newspaper, easy to read and navigate.
Google News: This may be the best site for finding news quickly.
Bing News
Yahoo News
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS ONLINE
Contra Costa Times
San Francisco Chronicle
San Jose Mercury News
NEWS MEDIA ONLINE
CNN: Usually first with news from around the world.
MSNBC: Online version of NBC and MSNBC news.
USA Today: Online version of national newspaper, easy to read and navigate.