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1.1. Define the problem 1.2 Identify the information requirements |
See handout |
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2.1 Determine kinds of sources 2.2 Prioritize sources |
Books, Internet, magazines, encyclopedia, documentaries, newspapers, interview (experts), databases Prioritize according to your need; make sure you are not using encyclopedias as cited sources. Science and academic: peer reviewed journals are the most authoritative |
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3.1 Locate actual resources 3.2 Locate information |
Books: 800's for literary criticism; search catalog Databases: Facts on File American History, Gale Internet: Google, but be sure to credential your source Recommended sites: Brief Timeline of American Lit & Events Simonds History of American Lit
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4.1 Engage (read, view, interview) 4.2 Extract (make notes) |
Take notes electronically, making sure to capture info for citation. You are responsible for the accuracy of your citation, not the generator or the database vendor. |
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5.1 Organize information 5.2 Present information |
The Works Cited page will be the last page of your paper. Make sure that your Works Cited page follows MLA formatting: 1" margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, with resources in alphabetical order in hanging format.Use proper MLA date formatting: Heading: 21 October 2015 REMINDER: NO general encyclopedia entries are acceptable as sources. |
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6.1 Judge the product 6.2 Judge the process |
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