Student Research
Welcome to your research hub. Below you will find research help curated specifically for your grade level. Please feel free to use any resources to aid you in your research endeavors! As always, Mrs. Ryckman is available for any guidance or help you need as you research. Remember - research takes a significant amount of time but time put in up front will make writing much, much easier and faster.
Research by Grade Level
9th Grade
Research Page: Teachers and students use this website for overview of:
- Introduction to Research Services
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
Library Research
- Introduction to Research Services
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
Need help getting started check out CU Libraries: Strategy: Get Started.
Research Databases
- Use of Jeffco Public Libraries' extensive databases will support your academic research
- Make sure you have a Jeffco Public Library Card
- Have A Library Card?
- Other sources:
- Infobase - Bloom's Literature - please see your English teacher or Librarian for login information
- Prospector Colorado Library Service
Citations
It is your legal responsibility to cite your sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below – along with your librarians – are here to assist you. Each style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is different. Be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker.
- EasyBib – Log in with your Jeffco Google account to create your bibliography or works cited page. MLA only!
- Citation Machine – Create your bibliography or works cited page in MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Cite This For Me – Citation and reference list builder
- Owl Purdue – How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill – Why We Cite – Tutorial on how to cite and why we cite … APA, MLA or Chicago
Academic Help
Brainfuse: Access free online tutoring from 2 to 11 p.m. every day with your Jefferson County Public Library card.
Support
10th Grade
Research Pathfinder - Padlet Find quick links to databases and academic research websites.
Need help getting started check out CU Libraries: Strategy: Get Started.
Library Research
- Introduction to Research Services
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
Need help getting started check out CU Libraries: Strategy: Get Started.
Research Databases
- Use of Jeffco Public Libraries' extensive databases will support your academic research
- Make sure you have a Jeffco Public Library Card
- Have A Library Card?
- Other sources:
- Infobase - Bloom's Literature - please see your English teacher or Librarian for login information
- Prospector Colorado Library Service
Citations
It is your legal responsibility to cite your sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below – along with your librarians – are here to assist you. Each style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is different. Be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker.
- EasyBib – Log in with your Jeffco Google account to create your bibliography or works cited page. MLA only!
- Citation Machine – Create your bibliography or works cited page in MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Cite This For Me – Citation and reference list builder
- Owl Purdue – How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill – Why We Cite – Tutorial on how to cite and why we cite … APA, MLA or Chicago
Academic Help
Brainfuse: Access free online tutoring from 2 to 11 p.m. every day with your Jefferson County Public Library card.
Support
11th Grade
Research Pathfinder - Padlet Find quick links to databases and academic research websites.
Library Research
- Introduction to Research Services
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
Need help getting started check out CU Libraries: Strategy: Get Started.
Research Databases
- Use of Jeffco Public Libraries' extensive databases will support your academic research
- Make sure you have a Jeffco Public Library Card
- Have A Library Card?
- Other sources:
- Infobase - Bloom's Literature - please see your English teacher or Librarian for login information
- Prospector Colorado Library Service
Citations
It is your legal responsibility to cite your sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below – along with your librarians – are here to assist you. Each style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is different. Be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker.
- EasyBib – Log in with your Jeffco Google account to create your bibliography or works cited page. MLA only!
- Citation Machine – Create your bibliography or works cited page in MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Cite This For Me – Citation and reference list builder
- Owl Purdue – How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill – Why We Cite – Tutorial on how to cite and why we cite … APA, MLA or Chicago
Academic Help
Brainfuse: Access free online tutoring from 2 to 11 p.m. every day with your Jefferson County Public Library card.
Support
12th Grade
AP Research Use this interactive guide to help you find quality search terms as well as thinking through how to vet your sources.
Library Research
- Introduction to Research Services
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
- Access to Academic Resources
- Tips for Effective Research
- Citation Guidelines
Need help getting started check out CU Libraries: Strategy: Get Started.
Research Databases
- Use of Jeffco Public Libraries' extensive databases will support your academic research
- Make sure you have a Jeffco Public Library Card
- Have A Library Card?
- Other sources:
- Infobase - Bloom's Literature - please see your English teacher or Librarian for login information
- Prospector Colorado Library Service
Citations
It is your legal responsibility to cite your sources when submitting assignments. The links listed below – along with your librarians – are here to assist you. Each style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.) is different. Be sure to double-check the citations from any auto-generating citation maker.
- EasyBib – Log in with your Jeffco Google account to create your bibliography or works cited page. MLA only!
- Citation Machine – Create your bibliography or works cited page in MLA, APA or Chicago format
- Cite This For Me – Citation and reference list builder
- Owl Purdue – How to format using MLA, APA or Chicago
- Writing Center at UNC Chapel Hill – Why We Cite – Tutorial on how to cite and why we cite … APA, MLA or Chicago
Academic Help
Brainfuse: Access free online tutoring from 2 to 11 p.m. every day with your Jefferson County Public Library card.