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Model Congress 2012

Model Congress 2012. Research & Resources. Mrs. Maccarella. Do ’ s Plan your research Balance your sources – types and formats Use Model Congress Project Pathfinder Use Databases Cite sources – use Noodle Bib Use library ’ s extended hours Ask for help. Don'ts

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Model Congress 2012

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  1. Model Congress 2012 Research & Resources Mrs. Maccarella

  2. Do’s Plan your research Balance your sources – types and formats Use Model Congress Project Pathfinder Use Databases Cite sources – use Noodle Bib Use library’s extended hours Ask for help Don'ts Rely on one search engine or resource Search randomly Use info from unidentifiable resources Plagiarize – use another’s words, a statistic or little known fact without citing the source Procrastinate Research

  3. Noodle Bib – On-line Bibliography Generator Noodle Bib Home Page All 7th Grade Classes have had instruction on using Noodlebib. If you missed out, you must make arrangements with Ms. Mac – This week!

  4. Plan your research before you begin your research… • Brainstorm your topic • Synonyms • Related words • Famous people • Juvenile Justice • Define term – fairness, integrity, impartiality • Identify related terms – crime, punishment/sentencing/ detention & minors/adolescents • Identify associated people or events - arson, vandalism, murder, shoplifting

  5. Resources:Where Should I Look? • Print: (Libraries) • OPAC (access anywhere!) • Title, Subject, Keyword • Books • Table of Contents • Index • Electronic (24/7) • Recommended Websites • Electronic Databases • Search Engines – be careful! • Search terms • And/Not/Or, “” • .gov., .state, .mil, .edu

  6. Balance your resources • Print • HMS Library (extended hours) • Livingston Public Library • Electronic (24/7) • Model Congress Pathfinders • Subscription Databases • Pre-selected Websites • Websites • Teacher recommended or approved • Well-known established sites • (CNN, Library of Congress)

  7. On your mark, get set, go..hmslibrary.info Media Center Link Links to: Electronic Databases and our Model Congress Pathfinder

  8. EDBElectronic Databases – Highly Recommended See the Media Center home page for the Electronic Databases link Here you will find links to 3 Debate Topic Websites: Issues and Controversies, Points of View, and Opposing Viewpoints If you have an environmental, health, or social issue you should also use the Teen Health & Wellness database You will also find the link to EbscoHost for our magazine and newspaper database. Log-in/id/username: heritagems Password: eagles

  9. Recommended Open Websites See the list from the Model Congress Pathfinder link

  10. Ask yourself.. Should I use this resource? Is it worthy?

  11. In other words…. • If you don’t know who published it, …. • Or you don’t know when it was published….. • Or you don’t know when it was updated….. • Or you don’t know why it was published…….. You better think twice BEFORE using it!

  12. Planning saves time • Use our resource recommendations • Think Quality • Cite little known facts, statistics, & direct quotes • Help is available – Just ask.

  13. Library Access – Enrichment with a Model Congress pass • Library Extended Hours: • M-F: mornings • T/W/Th: afternoons • Library Website: • hmslibrary.info • General Log-in info: heritagems/eagles • This PPT and MC info is available at hmslibrary.info

  14. You must do research. Research: explore, examine, investigate, study, inquire, analyze, question, survey, reviewThis project requires effort. Effort: energy, work, determination, labor, sweat, exertionIt is your responsibility to advocate for yourself. You know your questions. Advocate: assist, back-up, promote, supportRemember, we are here to help. Help: support, assist, and encourage It is your job to do the work. Do: achieve, make, enact, complete, perform, accomplishEvery year our students amaze us. Now’s it’s your turn!Good Luck! Let’s Get Started! Final Thoughts & Quick Definitions

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