Energy and Environment Resources

Gathering Energy Information From a Variety of Sources

Local Print and Nonprint Resources

Encyclopedias (Print, Online)

Local Print and Nonprint Resources

Usage

Skills

School Library
- Destiny Library Catalog
- Databases
- Type your topic below

BCPL Online Catalog

Using Books and Nonprint
- Locating Books and Nonprint
- Tips for Automated Catalog Searching
- Previewing and Evaluating Potential Usefulness of Resources
- Online Searching of the BCPL Catalog
Using Library Pro
Online Searching Tips Using the BCPL Online Catalog
Extracting Key Words (refer to your completed Unpacking the "Big" Question)

Encyclopedias (Print, CD-ROM, and Online)

Usage

Skills

Print Encyclopedias
Online Encyclopedias
Encyclopedia Americana Online (if subscribed or free trial)
Britannica.com (free access to limited encyclopedia and more without subscription)
Encarta Learning Zone ( limited access without subscription)

Using Print and CD-ROM Encyclopedias

Advantages of different encyclopedia formats

Using Online Encyclopedias
(See tips (help) on each encyclopedia website)

Internet

Usage

Skills

Great Websites for Energy

Using the Internet
Evaluating websites
Using Electric Library
Search Tools
Advanced Search Tools

Interviews

Usage

Skills

Ask an Expert Websites

Planning and conducting an interview

Energize for Research!