Sophomore CP Research

Database Research on Famous Non Author Americans

1. Please sit where there is a paper.2. Please take out a pencil or pen.

3.You will copy what is in blue.

Today’s Agenda:

1. Review MLA rules - citations

2. A. Log on to Research Database

B. Find facts

C. Save information

What is MLA?

1. MLA means Modern Language Association.

2. The “rule book” or style manual for writing papers for English classes.

Works Cited definition

Works Cited is the MLA term for the last page in a research paper with the list of all sources used. Other styles call the Works Cited page the Bibliography.

Example double spaced:Works Cited

Hall, Bernice. Science of Food. Atlanta: Smith Publishing, 2002.

Lucas, Edward. “Healthy Snacks.” Health 16 July 2001: 51-60.

Murphy, Chris. Popcorn: A Healthy Alternative. Chicago: Merrill

2000.

Research Databases

Selma Lagerlof example.

- Please simply watch and listen as I demonstrate.

- You do not need to write anything now.

- We will return to the worksheet later to fill in the blanks.

A. Log on to Research Databases

1. Go to the Yorba Linda Library website

2. Click on the Online Services Icon

3. Type in your username and password:

Username: library card #

Password: last 4 digits phone #

4. Click on the Biography tab

5. Click on Biography in Context

6. Type the name of your person in the search box.

B. Find Information

1. Skim the article list to select the best articles.

2. Within the article use CONTROL (CNTR) F for finding key words within the summary or article.

3. Copy & paste notes or the article, download or email yourself notes or the article.

C. Save Information Effectively

1. Copy & paste notes or the article, download or email yourself notes or the article.

2. Title & save all documents in your W and/or flash drive.

3. Click Citation Tools. Download MLA 7th. Copy and paste to Word.

Saving a Word document to your W drive:

1. Click on the Word icon on your desktop

2. Click File on the menu bar

3. Click Save As

4. Click My Computer

5. Click on your name at the bottom that has a W after it. This is called your W drive on campus.

6. Name your file and save it in your W drive.

Demonstration: Saving to W drive from Word

Fill in the boxes with source information

Fill in the notes box below:

1. Author or Editor (if not available, note n/a)

Look at the Sample Paper

1. How many total pages are there?

2. How many sources are listed on page 3?

3. Is it single or double spaced?

4. Any questions about the sample paper?

Today’s Practice1. Turn your paper over.

2. Read to the bottom.

3. Any questions?

4. Please push in your chairs to move to the lab.