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=Process Speeches= __**Research Strategy**__- Due to the large variety of possible topics, research strategies will vary from student to student. Think about your topic and determine what the best **__strategy__** is for you. Then think about some **__key words__** that will lead you to the information you need.

Locating Print Sources- quick link to locating books in HHS library
 * Destiny OPAC** [[image:spainregions:OPAC1.png link="@http://destiny.hempfieldsd.org/common/welcome.jsp?site=305"]]

Do a keyword or subject search to look for books on a subject of interest

When looking at book results click on **Details** to read more about the book.

Websites

 * WikiHow**- This Website contains articles providing step by step instructions for many topics. This is a great source for "odd" topics like how to make a potato clock or climb a building.
 * **A caution about WikiHow- The articles posted on this site are not necessarily published by experts. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy of the information, and find other sources to back it up.**


 * How Stuff Works**

Editorially Selected Websites and Books in the Library - Any Topic
Click icon to go to **WebPath Express**

Always remember to use the following criteria when evaluating websites: **1. Authority** - Who is responsible for the website? Are they credible and do they have the expertise to discuss this topic? Domain Names .com commercial site .edu educational site .gov government site .mil military site .org association or professional organization .net network service provider **2. Relevancy** - Does this web site provide information to answer my research questions?

**3. Currency** - What is the copyright date of the information? Is this pertinent to my topic?

**4. Accuracy** - Does the information appear to be accurate based on everything else I know about the topic? Can I check the facts?

** 5. Bias ** – VERY IMPORTANT - Are the authors or the the sponsoring institution trying to sway me to take a side? Do they have a hidden agenda?

Online Databases
Platinum Periodicals **ProQuest Platinum**

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 * All topics elibrary**

=Websites with images covered under Fair Use.=

Creative Commons
Understanding Creative Commons Symbols

Search in the Digital Collections for media. = =
 * Library of Congress**

Use databases for images if possible. List the web address under the picture, and include a formal citation in your bibliography.
When you have located a picture be sure to **cite your source** and **link to website underneath the picture** -
 * See example below**

http://www.amysealovejewelry.com/image.asp?PageID=6788&UserID=372&gallery=6778

**Bibliographic Support:**
Pictures and information need to be cited for this research project. [|NoodleBib]