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Science Fair Bibliography. Due Tuesday, September 24 for A Day and Wednesday, September 25 for B Day. Include at least three references . You will need a total of five in the end, so if you have five at this time it is okay. Turn in on index cards (preferably 3x5)
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Science Fair Bibliography • Due Tuesday, September 24 for A Day and Wednesday, September 25 for B Day. • Include at least three references. You will need a total of five in the end, so if you have five at this time it is okay. • Turn in on index cards (preferably 3x5) • Cite source at top of card (in APA style) • Put a minimum of three sentences/bullet points per source on card(s). • Do not repeat information from another source. • Make sure your information in relevant to your project. This is the information you will use in your research paper.
Science Fair Bibliography • Must be in APA style- use Purdue Owl for guidelines: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ • Click APA guide on bottom left • Click APA formatting and style guide • The main page tells you how to format your research paper in general • To the left, you will see various links to reference list (you will most likely be interested in books and electronic sources)
Science Fair Bibliography • Be careful in researching information. • You MUST use reliable, creditable sources • If your source does not have a specific author or is not from a creditable institution, it is probably not reliable. • .gov, .edu are best • Use online scientific magazines (Scientific American is good) • NO wikis • NO ask.com