Resources


 * ONLINE RESOURCES **
 * 1. ** ** Canadian Encyclopedia & Maclean’s Magazine**

CALC Library Website > Library Resources: Online Encyclopedias > Canadian Encyclopedia

CALC Library Website > Library Resources: Online Database Subscriptions > Student Resource Centre – Canadian Edition (Gale) > choose Science > choose Natural Resources
 * 2. Student Resource Centre – Canadian Edition **

OR enter your search terms into the search field

CALC Library Website > Subject Links > Science: Natural Resources Canada
 * 3. Natural Resources Canada **

Learn360.com > enter the CALC password (ask your teacher) > search the library of videos
 * 4. Learn360 Video Collection **

__Boolean Search__: Use the following connectives between your search words to limit your search: AND, NOT, OR
 * Search Tips for Databases **
 * 1. Try the Advanced Search function. **

Note: These terms also work for most search engines.


 * 2. Use the side bars and tabs to help you narrow your search. **


 * Most databases group your search results according to topic or type of resource. These can help you find exactly what you are looking for. **


 * 3. Open “full text” to see the whole article. You can choose "full text articles only" when you use the Advanced Search function. **


 * 4. E-mail articles you want to use or read later to yourself. **


 * 5. Use the Citation Tools to help you reference your resources. **


 * The articles you read through the databases will provide you with the citation information you need. Look for terms like “Citation,” “Citation Tools” or “How to Cite.” **


 * 6. Some databases require passwords outside of school. **


 * Passwords are printed in the introductory pages of your student agenda. You can also get a bookmark with the list of passwords from the CALC Library. **


 * 7. Listen to articles while you read them. **

Many databases have MP3s to allow you to listen while you read. You can listen online or download for listening on your ipod.

On the Web
1. [|Clusty]  is a search engine that clusters material from different sources. This will help you narrow your search for more specific information.

2. To search for two or more words that should occur together, use __quotation marks__ (Ex. “film review”, “GeorgeBrownCollege”).

3. To eliminate commercial sites: add a space, then //** -com **// to your search word/s.

4. To find ** educational ** sites: add a space, then //** site:edu **// to your search word for educational sites only.