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This guide is for students in Ms. Root's AP Computer Science Principles class who are working on the Explore - Impact of Computing Innovations performance task.
Explore - impact of COMPUTING innovations PERFORMANCE task:
Explore - impact of COMPUTING innovations PERFORMANCE task:
Resources from The College Board:
Pages 4-8 of this PDF outline the specific requirements for this project
AP Computer Science Principles Information for Students
Official College Board site for this course, includes information about all aspect of this course
Go to "About the Assessment" to read about the "Explore" project
View exemplars and scoring criteria for the "Explore" projects and the other assessments required for this course too!
Library Databases
Library Databases
The information that you find in these resources is not available for free online.
Use for access to journal, newspaper, and magazine articles about a wide range of subjects. Background information also available.
Browse Issues OR Keyword Search
Use for access to a wide selection of academic journal articles.
Login and select a database that covers your topics such as: "Science Resource Center" OR "Academic Search Premier"
Keyword Search and use options on the left to limit results
Use for access to journal, newspaper, and magazine articles about current events and global issues. Background information also available.
Browse Issues OR Keyword Search
suggested websites
suggested websites
Provides trusted reviews for media and technology with a focus on digital citizenship. Use the search bar, or click on "Parents Need to Know" option
Information and articles about consumer electronics, cutting edge devices and gadgets, and software
Technology section of Forbes Magazine, offers information and articles on breaking news in the tech industry
Tech journalism and analysis articles including tech industry news and reviews for new technology
Techmedia website providing information about emerging technology including cars, smart devices, home gadgets, and more
Information, articles and editorials about technology, science, and culture
Information and news articles about research and various perspectives on technology innovation
An Online Tech Dictionary for Students, Educators and IT Professionals
Online and print magazine focusing on innovation in business, technology, science, security and transportation
Citing Sources
Citing Sources
NoodleTools is a citation management system. Use it to help write citations and generate in-text citations in MLA format.
For Access:
Go to https://noodletools.com
Select "Log In"
On the top right of the screen, under "Access via G Suite" select "Sign In with Google"
Enter or select your BVSD email
Create a project and start citing!
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