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Astronomy Current Events: Explore the Universe's Latest Discoveries!

Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in astronomy, find reputable sources, and learn how to cite your references. Use iPads to gather information, take notes, and capture important sources for future reference. Avoid fake news and rely on credible databases, magazines, newspapers, and websites. Explore the wonders of the universe with reliable sources and show others your smart moves!

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Astronomy Current Events: Explore the Universe's Latest Discoveries!

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  1. Mrs. AmeresLibrary Media Specialisttameres@southamptonschools.org

  2. Searching for Astronomy Current Events • Have iPads out. • Take note (or pictures) of any important sources for future reference. http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/suns-setting-double-sun-video-china-viral-web/story?id=13076753

  3. Avoid fake news—Use a good source • Use a database • Use a reputable magazine, newspaper or website. • Make sure your article has an author – evaluate it for other important facts. • Ask me or your teacher.

  4. Databases • GO TO: https://www.southamptonschools.org • Select • High School • Library • Databases—use Proquest username: southamptonhs Password: wisdom

  5. Web based sources • http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/double-moon-on-august-27 • http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/01/explorer-1 • http://www.skyandtelescope.com/online-resources/

  6. More Sources • https://www.nsf.gov/news/overviews/astronomy/index.jsp • https://www.nasa.gov • https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/space_time/astronomy/

  7. More Sources • https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org • https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/weird-star-explodes-over-and-over-cheating-death • http://www.foxnews.com/science.html

  8. Citing sources • Why? • Shows you are smart. • Other people might want to find your source.

  9. How do you cite? • If your article has a citation you can use that. • If not, you have to create one. • Use Noodle tools or follow the MLA format. • See Mrs. Ameres for help.

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