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Research Helps
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Rockford's Plagiarism Power Point. .
Keep in mind ... A good researcher doesn't plagiarize. A good researcher uses credible sources, and gives credit
Plagiarism 1
Plagiarism 2
Plagiarism 3
Plagiarism 4

Evaluating Sources
A good researcher evaluates sources used.
Evaluation Site 1
Why do I need to evaluate my source?
Evaluation Site 2
Can you figure out if this is a good source?
Evalulation Site 3
How about this one?
Evaluation Site 4
Here is one more to try.

Citations Count!
Citing sources isn't easy but it is necessary. Use MLA Style Sheet or try one of the websites that formats it for you once you enter all of your information. If you need help,
ASK YOUR LIBRARIAN OR TEACHER.
MLA Style Sheet
Easy Bib
Citation Machine
Citation Generator

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Biography websites
Try these websites. Don't forget about Britannica Encyclopedia - see the 7th grade links below.
Biography
Biographies of famous people throughout history
InfoPlease Biographies
Biographies throughout time and will lead to other sites.
PBS Biographies
Limited number of biographies but done in more depth.

African Americans in History
Short biographies, some with links to other information.
African American Registry
Not sure who you want to research?Check out the peoplel in 12 categories in this site.
Gale Black History Biographies
Limited number of biographies.

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I-Search
The Essential Question will determine your sources. Try the computer catalog for print sources. Then try the subscription databases that the Library Media Services provides. Check with your librarian for the passwords.
Britannica Encyclopedia
Go directly into the site at school. At home, ask your librarian for the password
EBSCOHost
You need a
username and password both at school and at home. Ask your librarian! Useful for magazine articles plus more.
Cengage's Research Center
You need a password at school and at home. Ask your librarian! Useful for magazine articles plus more.
FirstSearch
Use for magazine articles. Requires a username and password at school and at home. Ask your librarian!

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Careers
There are all kinds of career websites. Here are a few to get you started.
CareerOneStop
Find career information as well as see videos of many careers.
Math Careers
Find information about all kinds of careers in math.
Illinois Career Resource Network
Approximately 700 careers in Illinois are included.
Health and Medical Science
Read interviews of real people who work in various jobs.

Vocational and Technical Careers
Career descriptions plus links to educational sites.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
This website is written for students.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Descriptions of many careers plus links to more.
O*Net
This is another source for careers.

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