Today we’re going to look at the best database, (Advanced Placement Source) within the TDSB’s Virtual Libraryfor your peer-reviewed articles.
Remember that the databases are password-protected and some of the passwords have changed since last year. You will need to be logged into AW to access these resources. Look for the orange Passwords & Info icon in the Virtual Library.
You’ll see this at the top of the Virtual Library page.
We will also review APA referencing as you will need to cite your source for your article. Please reference the following document for examples, specifically on page 2.
Mr. Oster has provided explicit instructions regarding the formatting of tables and graphs on your handout. OWL Purdue is also another good source for reference help, if necessary.
Good morning I.B. Biology fans, today you’ll be working in the Library and learning about how to find reputable scientific articles as well as how to cite them using APA.
Today we’re going to look at the best database, (Advanced Placement Source) within the TDSB’s Virtual Libraryfor your peer-reviewed articles.
Remember that the databases are password-protected and some of the passwords have changed since last year. You will need to be logged into AW to access these resources. Look for the orange Passwords & Info icon in the Virtual Library.
You’ll see this at the top of the Virtual Library page.
We will also review APA referencing as you will need to cite your source for your article. Please reference the following document for examples, specifically on page 2.
Remember to look to OWL @ Purdue for other questions that arise about citation.
Period 3 – SBI3U7 – Feat. Mr. Oster
Good morning I.B. Biology fans, today you’ll be working in the Library and learning about how to find reputable scientific articles as well as how to cite them using APA.
Today we’re going to look at the best database, (Advanced Placement Source) within the TDSB’s Virtual Libraryfor your peer-reviewed articles.
Remember that the databases are password-protected and some of the passwords have changed since last year. You will need to be logged into AW to access these resources. Look for the orange Passwords & Info icon in the Virtual Library.
You’ll see this at the top of the Virtual Library page.
We will also review APA referencing as you will need to cite your source for your article. Please reference the following document for examples, specifically on page 2.
OWL Purdue is also another good source for reference help.
Period 4 – HFA4U with Ms. Wray
Welcome Nutritionists!
APA Citation This form of citation helps students show the source of their research and is quite simple to accomplish. We’ll talk about how we write a References list together in class and talk about why its important to know how to do properly.
You can download our APA Primer in PDF form Here, or view it below in your browser’s PDF viewer.
OWL Purdue is also another good source for reference help.
Databases and Research
The AP Source found HERE provides students with excellent peer-reviewed journals with tools to help organize and cite research. It’s the most powerful database we have.
The Library Catalogue provides you with remote access to our digital and streaming media collection. It also allows you to search the print collection to see what books will be available for circulation.
We’ll also discuss how to use our Academic Databases and how to find passwords if working virtually.
Remember that the databases are password-protected and some of the passwords have changed since last year. You will need to be logged into AW to access these resources. Look for the orange Passwords & Info icon in the Virtual Library.
You’ll see this at the top of the Virtual Library page.
Remember to select your grade, 9-12, when searching for these databases. The loginfor Gale in Context-Global Issues is trillium. The login/password for the other databases istdsb/trillium20!
You will need to keep track of your resources as you research so that you are able to format them properly in APA. Check the examples below.
Remember to look to OWL @ Purdue for other questions that arise about citation. It’s where Ms. Vilicic or Ms. Kelso go when we’re looking for information about citation.
Mr. Oster’s Gr. 12 Biology class is coming to the library to be introduced to reliable credible news sources science news and to have a refresher on APA citation in support of your media assignment. In this world that is filled with Fake News, it is even more important to be vigilant about using credible, reliable sources.
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