Research
Website created and maintained by Debbie Byrum, SHS Librarian
Tips for Effective Research
EASY WAYS TO CITE SOURCES: A list of other online citation generators and tools:
MyBib This is one of my favorites. So easy to use! Click below to see the tutorial. MyBib Tutorial
Why is it important to cite your sources?
Citing Sources:
When you create work that references the previous works of others, it is important to provide attribution, giving credit and establishing credibility for your claims. When attributing sources using MLA style, there are two components:
Works Cited Page - A list at the end of your paper with all of the of information sources you have referenced.
In-Text Citations - Notations within the body of your paper that map specific quotes and details with source references from your Works Cited page.
See video below for more information on citing sources in MLA format:
Automated Citation Generators
Automated generators such as the MyBib web tool and Chrome Extension or EasyBib Add-On may help you generate citations. Use MyBib in Google docs. Learn more in the video below!
Citing Sources APA format
In-text citations in MLA format
In-text citations APA (7th ed.) format
What is Copyright? Understanding Copyright
"A copyright is a law that gives the owner of a written document, musical composition, book, picture, or other creative work, the right to decide what other people can do with it. Copyright laws make it easier for authors to make money by selling their works. Because of copyright, a work can only be copied if the owner of the copyright gives permission" (Copyright Facts for Kids, 2021).
Below are several videos that explain copyright in more detail:
What is Plagiarism? the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.
Turnitin.com, also has a free plagiarism checker.
Evaluating Websites
Tips for Effective Searches
Boolean Search Techniques
References:
The Research Toolkit was originally developed by GUHSD (Grossmont Union High School District) in La Mesa, California. Credit to Suzanne Sannwald at West Hills High School. Special thanks to Anthony Devine, Librarian at ECVHS (El Cajon Valley High School).
“Copyright Facts for Kids.” Wikt:Document, kids.kiddle.co/Copyright. https://kids.kiddle.co/Copyright