Research
Always begin with the online encyclopedia databases at NCWISEOwl. Choose Brittanica or Kids InfoBits (make sure you choose an encyclopedia article)
Other useful, trustworthy sites:
http://www.biography.com/ (Click the magnifying glass and search from there.)
Go to Destiny, Catalog, WebPath Express, type in your person's name.
Look up your person using Google, but be sure to find a good credible site.
When using Google look for quality web sites. Ask the following of each web site:
1. Should you use Wikipedia? (Hint: Not as a reference.)
2. Is the site current? (You want current info b/c medicine changes.)
3. Who is the author or organization that created the site? Is this person an expert? Is it a trusted organization?
4. What is the purpose of the site? To educate? To sell? To persuade?
Other useful, trustworthy sites:
http://www.biography.com/ (Click the magnifying glass and search from there.)
Go to Destiny, Catalog, WebPath Express, type in your person's name.
Look up your person using Google, but be sure to find a good credible site.
When using Google look for quality web sites. Ask the following of each web site:
1. Should you use Wikipedia? (Hint: Not as a reference.)
2. Is the site current? (You want current info b/c medicine changes.)
3. Who is the author or organization that created the site? Is this person an expert? Is it a trusted organization?
4. What is the purpose of the site? To educate? To sell? To persuade?
How do I take notes?
1. Read the information.
2. Determine what you need and write it down. Do NOT copy and paste. That is plagiarism.
3. Write in bullets or short phrases.
4. Use abbreviations when you can.
5. Keep your sources and information organized. Source Sheets are a great way to do that.
Use the electronic source note sheet to keep track of your sources. Remember to make a copy first! There are 5 source note sheets so only print what you need.
1. Read the information.
2. Determine what you need and write it down. Do NOT copy and paste. That is plagiarism.
3. Write in bullets or short phrases.
4. Use abbreviations when you can.
5. Keep your sources and information organized. Source Sheets are a great way to do that.
Use the electronic source note sheet to keep track of your sources. Remember to make a copy first! There are 5 source note sheets so only print what you need.