RESEARCH

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 * Philadelphia Library Links **

[|CATALOG]
To search the electronic catalog & order books to be delivered to the Chestnut Hill Branch Library, use the link above. To place HOLDS on books you will need your PIN number. This is a 4 digit number. Remember, we have most students' PIN numbers recorded, so ask for help if you need it!

[|POWER Library]
To search a selection of 18 databases, many of which are geared for general research, use the link above. You will need your library card number to access the databases. This is a long number which begins 22222.

Remember, we have most students' library card numbers recorded, so ask for help if you need it!


 * JOURNALS ** - If you are searching for articles from academic journals, use the following databases within POWER Library: **HW WILSON OmniFile Mega** or, if it is a science topic: **HW Wilson Science Full Text Select**

**NEWSPAPERS** - If you are searching articles from newspapers, use the following database within POWER Library: **Gale InfoTrac Newsstand**

**BOOKS** - To search a large collection of digital books, use the following database within POWER Library: **EBSCO Publishing - eBooks**

[|GALE VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY]
One powerful database, it includes many, many reference sources. Most entries have an audio component so that you can listen to the material as well as read it, print it, or email it.

[|VIEW ALL DATABASES]
To view all of the over 50 databases offered by the public library, use the link above.

[|MAC PLUG-IN]
Click above if you are a Mac user, then hit the DOWNLOAD NOW button. This downloads a free reader which allows you to use the database NetLibrary (located in POWER Library).

[|SON of a CITATION MACHINE]
This is a free online tool that helps you to correctly format works cited entries. Be careful, as you need to enter the correct information in the correct data fields! Otherwise, the citation will be wrong. Remember, we are using MLA citation format.

HANDOUTS (2012)

 * For a copy of the notes template: **

Or, use this link to access the NOTES TEMPLATE on Google Docs. YOU MUST COPY & PASTE THE OUTLINE into a new Google document in your own account; DO NOT EDIT the document attached to this link!

[|Notes Template]

Directions: Download the template, then complete a "save as" & rename the file once you begin taking notes on a specific source. Be sure to copy & paste a link to the source. Once the notes are complete, you will email the file to Ann or Eric as an attachment and in the subject heading of the email type RP: your name


 * To check due dates: **




 * To review possible topics: **




 * To see the example paper (mobile phones & driving): **


 * To see the Outline Template: **

Or, use this link to access the __[|OUTLINE TEMPLATE]__ on Google Docs. YOU MUST COPY & PASTE THE OUTLINE into a new Google document in your own account; DO NOT EDIT the document attached to this link!

MORE TO COME SOON.......

To see the Rubric:

To see the Graphic Organizer:

MLA RESOURCES
[|Click this link] to access a very reliable site sponsored by Purdue University. This site provides numerous examples of how to correctly cite different types of sources.

Photograph by [|ChrisJohnBeckett]