The subject guides included in this website are driven by the requests of students, faculty and the Warwick community. If you would like to see a subject guide for your children, and it is currently not included, please notify me through Contact on this website, and I will be happy to create a new page. In the meantime just follow the links that pop up when you hover over the words "Subject Guide" in the menu to the left.
World Book online is next. Choose the encyclopedia for age group and topic.
Bibme - if EasyBib is slow, try Bibme. Use MLA format for school papers. Use copy and paste to place into a Word document. Type "Works Cited" at the top of your paper.
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Keep track of your research websites and books as you go. Easy Bib makes it easy to build your Works Cited list. You can create your Easy Bib directly in Google Docs with the EasyBib add on.
Don't forget, give credit for pictures, photographs, words, and ideas! |
- Big 6 Research Steps
Follow the Big 6 Steps for every Research Project. Learn to Research - Helpful videos teaching how to research from the Oregon School Library System.
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Below is a list of the Research Steps with common language we use in the library.
Big 6 Research Skills
1. Find Out what the problem is.
Write a question about your topic. Circle the keywords in the question. You may have several questions.
2. Make a Plan
Where are you going to look for information? Internet, books, encyclopedia? Write down the places you will check.
3. Go Find It!
Locate the sources you listed in your plan. Then find the information that answers your question. Write down everything you will need for a bibliography (author, title, place, publisher, or web address, copyright date).
4. READ!!!!!
You must read to solve the problem and find the answers to your questions. Write down what you find IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
5. Put it all together
Group the information that goes together. Use a visual, like a web to help you. Then, write your paper, create your PowerPoint, etc.
6. Look Back!
Ask yourself if you did a good job? Is there anything you need to change? Reread, look for errors and fix them.
1. Find Out what the problem is.
Write a question about your topic. Circle the keywords in the question. You may have several questions.
2. Make a Plan
Where are you going to look for information? Internet, books, encyclopedia? Write down the places you will check.
3. Go Find It!
Locate the sources you listed in your plan. Then find the information that answers your question. Write down everything you will need for a bibliography (author, title, place, publisher, or web address, copyright date).
4. READ!!!!!
You must read to solve the problem and find the answers to your questions. Write down what you find IN YOUR OWN WORDS!
5. Put it all together
Group the information that goes together. Use a visual, like a web to help you. Then, write your paper, create your PowerPoint, etc.
6. Look Back!
Ask yourself if you did a good job? Is there anything you need to change? Reread, look for errors and fix them.
When searching the Internet use "quotation marks" around phrases, and a -minus sign to narrow your search.