Research 7
Course Overview
This course focuses on familiarizing
you with the resources available in your school library and the process
of preparing a research paper according to the standard that will
be expected of you throughout the years ahead. During this cycle
you will practice doing the following:
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Finding & Using Print Sources
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Using the Dewey Decimal System
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Using Alexandria Researcher to Search our
School
Library Catalog
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Using BCCLs to search the Public Library
Catalog
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Using Encyclopedias and Other Reference
Books
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Finding & Using Online Sources
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Using Search Engines
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Considering Alternative Search Strategies
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Evaluating Websites
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Using Online Encyclopedias & Reference Tools
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Using EBSCOhost and Other Research Databases
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Preparing Assignments According to MLA
Style
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Taking Notes and Paraphrasing from a Source
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Directly Quoting a Source
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Adhering to MLA Style Formatting Guidelines
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Documenting Bibliographic Information for
Sources
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Preparing a Works Cited Page
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Using Parenthetical References to Cite
Sources
Remember that these are skills you will
need to use again and again throughout your education. Your experience
and learning in this course can affect your ability to achieve success
in future classes.
E-mail Mrs. Savio with any
questions or comments.