Career Research

Career Research Notetaker and Citation Manager

Databases

Jeffco Library

Use your public library card to check out the databases below. If you do not have a public library card, please see Mrs. Weller to get an application or a Chatfield card.

• Explora – Does work directly with Google Drive (use “share” button); also has citation (use “quote” button).
• World Book Advanced – Does work directly with Google Drive (use “save” button); also has citation (use “quote” button).
• Gale eBooks – Does work with Google Drive (use “share” button); also has citation (use “quote” button). There is a citation done for you. Be sure to log in at the top with Google so it can access your Google Drive.
• Scholastic go! – Does not work directly with Google Drive. You will have to email the article to yourself if you want it in your drive. There is a citation done for you.
• JStor – Does not work with Google Drive. Download and then upload in Google Drive. Make sure you choose “Content I can access” before looking through the database. There is a citation done for you. You will not need a Jeffco Public Library card for this database.

Websites

• Occupational Outlook Handbook – Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Career OneStop – U.S. Department of Labor
• The Way: Career Stories
• Vault Career Guides – Choose “quick look” only, otherwise they cost money

Citations

Videos

• Add citations not already made using Google Docs (don't forget to choose MLA, not APA)
• Add an already-made citation to your Google Docs citations 

Additional resources

• Copyright-Friendly Image Sources
• See the Research and Citation section of this webpage
• Career Research