Smarter Searching for Flying Things (Macuk)

Today's Presentation

Miss class or need a refresher? You can download today's presentation to review or speak with the librarian for help searching. Remember, the Junkyard Olympics are a RESEARCH project just as much as a design project - probably more!

Be a Google Ninja

• • Exact phrases

    • “paper airplane” or “paper glider”

  • Site or domain

    • site:edu

    • site:gov

  • Boolean operators

    • paper OR foam

  • File type

    • filetype:pdf

  • None of these words

    • -paperclip (minus sign)

Keyword Searching

Citing Sources & Academic Integrity

Why cite sources? In addition to avoiding the consequences of plagiarism and increasing your credibility, you are participating an ongoing scholarly conversation. It is important for your readers to be able to find your sources, so they can enter into the dialogue as well.

Remember, if you find a design online that you use or modify, you MUST cite it as a source. This is not bad. This is GOOD. It's all part of the scientific process.

Your school subscription to NOODLETOOLS can help you format and track citations. You must use your school email to access your FREE account, either from www.NoodleTools.com or directly from Google Drive.

The Sky's the Limit!