
In 2016, the dollar value of volunteer hours in Fairfax County equaled
33.8 million dollars.
FCPS Databases
FCPS databases are excellent places to start your research. Get an overview of your topic and then dig deeper for more reliable information, free from bias.
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Locate the information you need quickly. Databases are organized by main topics. Under those main topics, all types of related information are gathered for you to explore.
Once you find a useful source, don't lose track of where you found it. Create a NoodleTools Notecard right away!
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Watch & Learn: What databases and why you need them
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Watch & Learn: Track Sources Using NoodleTools
Issues and Problems: Find Your Evidence
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Easy to use and full of today's important issues. Select a panel, such as SOCIAL ISSUES and click VIEW ALL.


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Get both sides of an issue to make a better argument to persuade people. Browse Issues to locate a topic center on your issue.

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Understand the most important issues of the modern world. Browse Issues to locate a topic center on your issue.
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Choose from all types of information. You decide!


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Excellent resource for gaining a complete understanding of the issue. Read Pro/Con articles, background, infographics and By the numbers for statistics.

Watch & Learn: Issues and Controversies
Start with a broad topic and narrow down to your specific issue.
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Try ADVANCED SEARCH. Use the Proximity Search for better results.
Watch & Learn: How to use SIRS Issues
General Information: Find your evidence
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Easy to use! You choose your level: Elementary, Middle, High
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Find fast answers.
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Explore videos and articles on people and places.
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Discover maps, photos, and illustrations.


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If you love exploring, you will love this database! Get ready for great discoveries!
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Great images to explore
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Powerful tools to help
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Engaging images to guide you to more information!



For powerful help, Click on RESEARCH TOOLS
Photos and images: Show your evidence
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Trusted source for rights-cleared images
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Save images to your Google Drive
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Link to and explore related images

All these images have citation info for you to use in NoodleTools!
