Definitions

A reliable, credible resource, based on its author, publisher, and content.
 * Authoritative Source

Background Knowledge Information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem

Brainstorming A group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions

Blog A website to read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal

Citation A short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

Citing (see citation)

Library Catalog A database that organizes materials our library collects and identifies where these material are located

MLA (Modern Language Association) An association that has developed standardized methods of citing sources for research

Online Databases or Subscription Databases An electronic database is a comprehensive collection of information in electronic form and organized for quick retrieval

Search Engine An information retrieval system designed to help find information stored on a computer system

Source Written, oral, visual and aural and may include research and technical materials about the needs, views or issues at hand

Subject Directories Selectivity they use and generally retrieve fewer results than a search engine, but overall these sites are excellent sources for finding academic materials on the web

Wiki A website that allows multiple users to create, modify and organize web page content in a collaborative manner

Working Bibliography The process of creating a works cited page

Works Cited A listing of articles, books, dissertations and other works that are quoted or paraphrased in an article or paper  none //Optional:// comment for page history

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