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Want to use
OPAC
(our online card catalog), but don't know how? Use this tutorial
How can I look up a book--OPAC tutorial.pdf
Need help using the
databases
? Use this tutorial
How do I use the databases tutorial.pdf
(Needs updating! Coming soon.)
Need help accessing the
PortaPortal
? Use this tutorial
How do I access the PortaPortal tutorial.pdf
If you stray from the web sites given on the PortaPortal, make sure you use a reliable web site. Need help
evaluating web sites
? Try this
Evaluating Internet Sites.pdf
or this
Keckley Web Evaluation Worksheet.pdf
Here are the
templates
for the color-coded strips used to
gather citation information
for the various types of sources.
Works+Cited+form+-+encyclopedia_GreenMLA7.pdf
Works+Cited+form+-+Digital+Images+Audio_IvoryMLA7.pdf
Works+Cited+form+-+database_PinkMLA7.pdf
Works+Cited+form+-+book_BlueMLA7.pdf
Works_Cited_form_-_Internet_Yellow[1]MLA7.pdf
Make sure you keep track of the sources you used in gathering information. Try using source cards and
note cards
. This may help
source cards and note cards.pdf
or this is the handout given in the library
4 note cards handout.pdf
Having trouble
taking notes
? Try these tips
Note taking.pdf
Make sure you are
paraphrasing
information. What is that? Need help? Try this
Paraphrasing.pdf
Also make sure you are
not plagiarizing
! Here are some great tips
Avoiding Plagiarism.pdf
Need help developing an
essential question
? Try this
Developing your question.pdf
and this
Question Brainstorming for Students.pdf
Need help putting your
works cited into proper MLA format
? Check out this site
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
or these handouts (also available in the library):
Source_Citations_rules & examples MLA7 handout.pdf
Formatting+and+Parenthetical+Citations_color.pdf
FJUHSD+MLA+7.0+COMPLETE+LISTING.pdf
Need help with proper
in-text citations/parenthetical documentation
? More help from this site
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
or this handout:
Formatting+and+Parenthetical+Citations_color.pdf