Physics: Latreille and Wick

Physics Research Project Pathfinder

These reference sources will help you access materials for the Physics Project. If you have questions about the resources, citing sources, or note taking, please contact Ms. Jansen. If you have questions about the assignment, please contact Mr. Wick or Mr. Latreille.

Link to your assignment

"Space Shuttle Lift-Off."
Image courtesy of Proquest.

Resources from St. Andrew's subscription databases

All of these reference databases are available on our Subscription Database Page

Gale: 1) General One File, 2) Custom Newspapers

EbscoHost: Science Reference Center

Proquest: eLibrary Science

Very useful tips:

Use advanced search and put science or physics and choose subject, then include your topic and choose keyword or full text, entire document, or all text
Sort results by Date
Look carefully at the periodical (magazine or newspaper) title to make sure it is acceptable
Don't neglect to look at the related links and various other links that come up for each search.

Login and passwords for home access available in library or from Ms. Jansen

Other useful links:

SourceAid Citation Builder for citing sources

Note taking form

Tips on how to summarizing and paraphrasing a paragraph or article (scroll down to section)

Tips on avoiding plagiarism (so you don't accidentally do it!)

[Help with citing sources ] [Form for note cards] [Web site evaluation guide]