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1. Researching is an excellent reason to utilize Diigo.com 2. Save this URL (our classroom wiki site) to your new diigo account. 3. Sign in to your [|diigo] account AND Be sure to add EVERY online source you visit as a Bookmark (GREAT way to ensure your bibcard info is correct AND that you have referenced EVERY site you use).
 * Let's Get Searching! **
 * Getting Started . . .**


 * Beginning Your Search . . .**

Always have your bibcard and notecards on hand. Source info is printed on your bib card. Your paraphrased notes are printed on your notecards. The top of your notecard should have your Initials and the Source # for easy referral.

Keep your journal close

1. **In School**: PowerLibrary (Science/Health or SIRS).

Click on Mckean County, then SW Smith Memorial Library, then and type in 40642000326729.
 * At Home**: Follow the directions below after clicking on the [|PowerLibrary2].

2. Continue your search in Encyclopedia Britannica Online Login: portallg Password: pasd EXHAUST this source!

3. Search these Library Tools, Online Databases and Reliable Websites , [|Reliable Film and Video] Exhaust these sources!

4. Now you may begin to surf in "open waters". Remember, .org, .edu, .gov first!


 * Writing Y****our Paper . . .**

1. Microsoft Word tips (Writing your paper using Micorsoft Word - Headers, Page Numbers, Page 1 format, citations, Works Cited with hanging indents)

2. Google docs tips

3. [|Outlining Ideas]

4. [|How to Cite Sources]

5. [|Why We Cite Sources]

6. [|Proofreading Your Paper]

[|An Excellent Site for Correct Citation of Sources/Works Cited Page/Parenthetical Documentation]

Ensuring your Works Cited is accurate. Using sources outside of Encyclopedia Brit/PowerLibrary or the ISBN# from a book utilize [|Easy bib]. Remember that the easy bib citation that is created will only be accurate if your input is accurate.


 * The Rough Draft portion of your research is complete:**


 * Bring your paper to class ready to make editing and revision recommendations on your classmate's papers. If you do not have access to a printer, attach your completed paper to an email message to sdaniels@pasdedu.org and I will print it.**


 * After three classmates have read and marked up your paper you are ready to edit/revise for your final copy.**


 * Once your final copy is complete, continue working on your presentation:**


 * [|Creating a Nonlinear PPT]
 * [[file:Research Project.docx]] Presentation Rubric
 * [[file:English powerpoint.pptx]] Example and Template

Completing Your Research Presentation!
 * Your presentation shall be sent using regular email **OR shared through googledocs/googlepresentations t o ****sdaniels@pasdedu.org.**


 * View previous student presentations: 2013 Project Upload Page Semester 1 and ISearch Pages Period 6 2012 and ISearch Pages Period 8 2012