Books
Books are a great resource for all academic research. You can be assured that the information you find is books is accurate which is pretty important! Use the BELS catalog to locate books for this assignment.
Databases
Databases are another resource you can trust without evaluating. The following school databases will be useful for this project:
- Britannica
- ImageQuest
- Explora for Primary Schools
- Facts on File
The public library offers the following resources for this project. You will need your library card to access.
Newspapers
- The Bergen Record Username: 56341 Email Mrs. Haake for the password
- The New York Times
- USA Today Username: 56341 Email Mrs. Haake for the password
- The Washington Post e-Replica siteEmail Address: katiehaake@parkridge.k12.nj.us Email Mrs. Haake for the password
Websites
Using the Internet for research should be your last resort. When you use sources found on the internet you must evaluate before you decide to use the information. If you choose to use any web source you must take the proper steps to make sure it is reliable. The web evaluation form must accompany each website that you use for this project. Approved webpages:
- AKC- Dog Breeds .gov sites are reliable
- FactMonster Resources for Students page
- DKFindout!
Citations
To avoid plagiarism all work that you use must be included in your Works Cited page.
- Sample Works Cited
- NoodleTools
- Mrs. Haake’s “How to format a citation” guide
- Citing a video Purdue Owl (Bottom of page)
