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To begin your research, consider the inquiry process.
To begin your research, consider the inquiry process.
- Use the resources below to explore your topic.
- What questions do you have? How can these help you?
- What keywords can be used to find more information?
- Begin to plan by citing the sources that you gather.
- Investigate and record your findings.
- Construct a presentation to express your findings.
Always reflect to improve your work.
Always reflect to improve your work.
Databases
Databases
Infobase Science Online
Infobase Science Online
A great place to begin is with the general Electromagnetic Spectrum article. Note the seven different parts.
A great place to begin is with the general Electromagnetic Spectrum article. Note the seven different parts.
Easy to search and the introductory article offers a great starting point for student researchers.
Easy to search and the introductory article offers a great starting point for student researchers.
Credible sites
Credible sites
How is UV light useful? How is UV radiation harmful?
How is UV light useful? How is UV radiation harmful?
How does a radiation telescope work?
How does a radiation telescope work?
Mrs. M demonstrates how to use the My Bib extension.
MLA CItations
MLA CItations
**USE WITH CARE! Double-check format**
**USE WITH CARE! Double-check format**
Note - If you are citing an article in a database, ALWAYS use the format provided by the database.
Note - If you are citing an article in a database, ALWAYS use the format provided by the database.
To cite the websites that you have used to find your information:
To cite the websites that you have used to find your information:
Author's last name, Author's first name. "Article title." Title of the entire web site, URL.
Author's last name, Author's first name. "Article title." Title of the entire web site, URL.
(If no author is given for the website, use the following format.)
(If no author is given for the website, use the following format.)
"Article title." Title of the entire web site, URL.
"Article title." Title of the entire web site, URL.
Tips for effective slide presentations!
Tips for effective slide presentations!
Use key phrases instead of whole paragraphs
Utilize fonts and colors that are easy on the eyes
Don't overdo it on the photos! Use blank space for easier readability
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