History: Modern World - Capstone (Cooke, Murphy, Staysniak)
Resources
SEARCH TIPS
Use Google to search for your UN website source
Try these searches:
"un.org AND your topic"
"news.un.org AND your topic"
Developing Keywords:
Be flexible with your topic keywords (you may need to think of synonyms and related terms for your topic).
This graphic organizer may help you generate keywords.
CITATION
As you find sources, note some basic citation information (so you do not lose track of which sources you used).
Most LS Library databases provide citations (below the article, or via a link).
Citation Generators:
NoodleTools (see "NoodleTools" section below)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
LS Library databases provide complete citations.
Copy the entire MLA 9 citation which is provided and paste it into your citation generator:
In MyBib: Click More and choose Write/Paste citation (end of list).
In NoodleTools: First, choose the type of citation you want. Then, you'll have the option to Quick cite. These directions show more.
Citation Basics:
Citation means crediting information from a source used in your research. Your citation gives some identifying information about the source you used.
For this project, use MLA 9 citation style.
ASSESSMENT (MS. COOKE'S CLASSES)
Ms. Cooke's classes: Click here to take the library skills assessment. Thank you!