Genomics and Genetic Processes
Genomics and Genetics Processes Final Project
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TVDSB Databases
Database Research Basics from Black Hawk College
- General Science Collection (Gale)
General Science Collection provides access to scholarly journals and magazines covering the latest scientific developments. Key subjects covered by the database include biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.
- Science Reference Center (EBSCO)
Science Reference Center is a comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
- CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals) (Gale) Grades 11 - 12
Covering a wide range of disciplines, CPI.Q is the perfect one-stop resource for researchers in need of information from Canadian-focused journals, magazines, newspapers and reference sources. CPI.Q features a wealth of Canadian and international periodicals, Canada’s national newspaper The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s weekly magazine and Canadian News Facts as well as comprehensive encyclopedic reference material.
- Canadian Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO) Grades 9 - 12
This full-text database is designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. The database provides information on 100 key topics of interest to Canadian researchers, with an overview (objective background/description), point (argument), counterpoint (opposing argument), and Critical Thinking Guide. Topics include the environment, human rights, race, substance abuse and many more. The database contains a balance of materials from all viewpoints, including 400 main essays, leading political magazines, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents, and reference books. It also offers guides to debate, developing arguments and writing position papers. It provides the basis from which students can better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.
- Canadian Reference Center (EBSCO) Grades 11 - 12
Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes leading Canadian periodicals and international (U.S. and U.K) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; over 87,900 full text biographies and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags. This database is updated on a daily basis.
- Includes: Toronto Star, Chatelaine, Maclean’s, Canadian Geographic, Canadian Living, Teacher Librarian.
- SIRS (Proquest) Grades 11 - 12
SIRS delivers the pros and cons on today’s complex social issues. Critical current issues and enduring social issues are covered through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents and reference material from over 1,800 national and international sources. All publications and are hand indexed to subject headings.
- Student Edition (Gale) Grades 9 - 12
This periodical database is designed for high-school students with access to a variety of indexed and full-text magazines, newspapers, podcasts, and reference books for information on current events, the arts, science, popular culture, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Curio.ca gives teachers and students streaming access to the best in educational video and audio from CBC and Radio-Canada. You'll find documentaries from television and radio, news reports and more!
Periodicals
Online Encyclopedias
- Salem Press (Password required. Type under "remote" password.)
- Health
- Genetics & Inherited Conditions
- Nutrition
- Cancer
- Psychology & Mental Health
- Health
- Encyclopedia Britannica - School Google
APA Annotated Bibliography
Your teacher has asked you to create an annotated bibliography of your sources. This means that each source must have a citation, in APA format, and the citation must be followed by a concise summary and evaluation of the source. Teachers often have more specific requirements; for this assignment, they are:
- Paragraph 1: Summary of content,
- Paragraph 2: Evaluation of the author and the content,
- Paragraph 3: Reflection on the value of the source for your needs.
You are strongly encouraged to refer to the library guidelines below for examples.
- What is an Annotated Bibliography?
- On Your Own (4th Edition) pp. 23-24
- Writing an Annotated Bibliography - Various kinds of annotated bibliographies from Writing at the University of Toronto
- Sample Annotated Bibliographies
- Annotated Bibliographies from Purdue OWL
- APA References
- On Your Own (5th Edition) (Password required.) pp. 58-72
- Purdue Owl
APA Style Hacks
- APA Annotated Bibliography Guide and Checklist modified from DeVry University and Keller Graduate School of Management
- Sample Reference List from Ashford University Writing Center
- How to Make a Hanging Indent in Google Docs