NHS Library: NHS Library Homepage: Biology

Searching for Information

Step 1: Determine what you want to know.

Step 2: Search databases and websites to find biology research.

How to search in the databases

Type in your topic using your KEYWORDS.

Choose: REFERENCE ARTICLES first for background knowledge

Choose: NEWS; MAGAZINES for up to date information on your ecosystem

Look to the right of the results and check out the SUBJECTS you need

Databases

Databases to Use for your biology project

Websites

Animal Diversity Web
Division of Fisheries and Wildlife MassWildlife is responsible for the conservation of freshwater fish and wildlife in the Commonwealth, including endangered plants and animals. MassWildlife restores, protects, and manages land for wildlife to thrive and for people to enjoy.
Endangered Species Red List The International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information source on the global conservation status of animal, fungi and plant species
National Audubon Society The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge | Massachusetts Located along the northeast coast of Massachusetts, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1941 to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitat for migratory birds.
World Wildlife Our mission is to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth.

MLA Creating Citations Plus Organizing Your Research

Step 3. Cite your sources.

Citing a Page or Section from a Website

Created by an Unknown Author

"Title of Section." Title of Website, Publisher or Sponsoring Organization, Date of publication or last modified date, URL. Accessed Date Month (abbreviated) Year.

Note: The publisher or sponsoring organization can often be found in a copyright notice at the bottom of the home page or on a page that gives information about the site. If the website publisher is the same as the author and title of the web site, then include only the title of the web site.

Works Cited List Example:

“Athlete's Foot - Topic Overview.” WebMD, 25 Sept. 2014, www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/athletes-foot-topic-overview.

Created by a Known Author

Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page or Document." Title of Website, Publisher or Sponsoring Organization, Date of copyright or date last modified/updated, URL. Accessed Date Month (abbreviated) Year.