Civics Research Hub

Accessing Databases from Home

To access the databases from HOME, you must go to the APS Library Resources in Canvas. Choose Middle School Databases. If you have any trouble accessing these databases through Canvas, please let me know.

Remember, it is better to use Safari than the Canvas app.

Use DRAMA and Lateral Reading to find quality information

DRAMA - date, relevance, accuracy, motivation, authority

DRAMA – a Google slideshow

DRAMA – a video explanation

Lateral reading is when you have multiple tabs open about the same topic. You read and compare the info on all the pages to get the full picture.

Lateral Reading – video by University of Louisville Research & Assistance Dept.

Executive Branch Resources - Websites and Databases

Websites

Federal

The Executive Branch | The White House
Branches of the U.S. Government
Federal Register | Executive Orders
Presidential Actions Archives | The White House
U.S. Executive Branch Department and Agencies

State

VA state government | Executive Branch
Executive Actions

Local

County Manager’s Office Arlington County
Organizational Chart Arlington County
ACPS School Board

Databases

Citing your Sources

Citing Sources – slideshow and/or video instructions and demonstrations

Research Example with Citations

Executive Branch examples

Creating a research question

Planning and Note-taking document

Presentation in Canva