Background info:

Holy Cross Library Catalog (Look for books in our library for check out)
https://holycrossofsanantonio.follettdestiny.com/

 

http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/tlc209050002?db=OVIC  (Gale-PW is lonestar)

http://www.sweetsearch.com/  (Authoritative web search engine for student research)

Church Teachings:

Vatican Website: http://www.vatican.va/phome_en.htm    (Use the Search on the right….it’s great!)

Catechism of the Catholic Church:  http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm  (searchable by actual words in catechism…so be try different terms)

http://www.usccb.org/  (Has a wealth on info from the bishops and all kinds of other authoritative church sources. Use the search box or try the different tabs)

Citation help:

Knight Cite:  http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/ (Builds citations for you)

Purdue Owl: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ (Help with all kinds of MLA questions like how to cite parenthetical material)

And remember, your friendly librarian is always available to help you.

Across the nation, the school library is being recognized as a key element in student success. Our library has resources for student research, recreational reading, current events reading and is the setting for all kinds of events during the year to challenge the minds and hearts of students.  One student recently said our library was ”like home.”  In honor of this special month, many activities have been planned to bring students together in learning and creativity.

All activites start right after school in the library.  Quidditch game (Harry Potter style, except flying) will be played on the soccer field.  Everyone is invited!  Don’t forget to earn tickets for the e-reader drawing by using library services and resources. You can earn 1 ticket per school day!

1.  THINK IT OUT AND PLAN

What is your topic?  What do you already know? What are related topics?

What info do I need for the paper and presentation? (Look at assignment under Research)

What are going to be the best research sources?:

               Encyclopedia -> World Book, Brittanica Online (great place to start-see links below)

              Search Engine -> www.Sweetsearch.com (authoritative sources for school research – also good start point)

             Book -> Library Catalog 

             News articles -> Newsbank (need specific search)  or News Organization Websites (like CNN.com, etc.)

             General Database -> Gale Student Resources in Context, Opposing Viewpoints (search can be fairly broad)

             Official Organization Websites: Government website – .gov/   Organization website – .org  / Education entity – .edu

2. DO THE SEARCH AND TAKE GOOD NOTES – CHECKING FOR CITATIONS ALONG THE WAY

 Use Knight Cite to help construct citations:

http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/

ALSO LOOK FOR IMAGES FOR THE PRESENTATION! DO A CITATION FOR THOSE TOO!

 3. NARROW YOUR SEARCH AS YOU GATHER MORE INFORMATION.

               Use limiters in the databases, like dates, connect terms with AND, limit with NOT

4. WRITE THE PAPER, THEN THE PRESENTATION. YOU HAVE YOUR CITATIONS SO YOU CAN GO BACK ON ANY OF THEM TO GET MORE INFO OR RECHECK A FACT.

Best sources for this project:

• World Book Online http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb&id=803

(holycrossschool/goknights) (holycrosshome/gofightknights)

• Britannica Online http://dkc.esc20.net/dbsecondary.html

(cross/holycross)

• Newsbank http://dkc.esc20.net/dbsecondary.html

(cross/holycross)

• Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Student Resources in Context  http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/tlc209050002

(lonestar or holycross)

• HCSA Library catalog https://holycrossofsanantonio.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas06_4200515

Medieval Women

or Republican Presidential Candidates and the Chivalric Code 

               At least three sources are needed for this project.  Here are some good places you can look for either topic using our library resources:

PRINT SOURCES

1. Books on Middle Ages, Knights and Medieval era on reserve for your class.  These books may be used in the library.  They are located in the book holder near the “Get Graphic” poster.
2. Magazines dealing with Republican presidential primary candidates. Located with reserve books.
3. World Book encyclopedias – Look under Middle Ages and heading for People. Scan whole article for other pertinent information.

ELECTRONIC SOURCES (USING COMPUTER)

 Presidential candidates websites (in no particular order):

• http://2012.presidential-candidates.org/  (Lots of information about all candidates)
• www.ricksantorum.com
• www.ronpaul2012.com
• www.mittromney.com
• www.newt.org
• www.rickperry.org
• www.cainconnections.com

Women and Middle Ages database info (From Holy Cross websiteà Academics à Library Resources à Databases

• DKC (try Student Research Center: Click “History” in Search by Topic, then click “Medieval”.  Try many combinations of search terms and scroll through results to check if something looks promising.

(Try Brittanica digital encyclopedia from here)

(Try EBSCO from here – History Reference Center

SEARCH TERMS ARE VERY IMPORTANT! TRY DIFFERENT ONES AND IN DIFFERENT ORDER. USE AND TO CONNECT THEM.

This week’s new titles:

Be the first to check them out!

Non fiction:

Social and Psychological Disorder in the Works of Edgar Allan Poe

Politics in George Orwell’s Animal Farm

Bioethics in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein

What Rights Should Illegal Immigrants Have?

Racial Profiling

Oil

Hydropower

Factory Farming

Monsters and Mythical Creatures series

               Aliens

               Dragons

               Goblins

               Water Monsters

               Zombies

Graphic Novel Novels

               Frankenstein

               Henry V

               Macbeth

 Fiction:

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri

               “An exceptional and deeply moving story about a father and son finding their way to each other and a community daring to fight for what they believe in.”  (cover review)

 Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez

               “Beautiful writing, a swoon-worthy romance, and tension that will keep you turning the pages.” (cover review)

 The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

               A Louisiana teenager arrives in London as murders mimicking those of Jack the Ripper keep the city in fear.

 First Descent by Pam Withers

               The extreme sport of whitewater combined with an adventure of an endangered world and a people struggling to exist.

 Jane by April Lindner

               A modern retelling of Jane Eyre.  After the death of her parents, Jane becomes a nanny for rock icon Nico Rathburn.  Since Jane Eyre is one of Mrs. Braeuler’s favorite oldies, she has first dibs on this one!

 The Only Ones by Aaron Starmer

               Everyone in the world is suddenly taken away one afternoon, except for a small band of children.  Imagine a world with no adults! 

 Troublemaker by Andrew Clements

               What if you have a reputation as a troublemaker and you want to change your ways? This book’s about the fine line between good humored mischief and dangerous behavior and how choices make all the difference.

 Boost by Kathy Mackel

               How far will a top girl athlete go to achieve superstar status?

Dual Credit Government Final Assignment Resources

1)     EBSCO  History Research Center : http://search.ebscohost.com (username/password holycross/cross)

Put the case or legislation inside “quote marks“ so the database will look for those terms in that sequence.  You can add other search terms to that, such as “War Powers Act” AND effect.  Use limiters Full Text, and others if necessary.

Friendly suggestionJ – Make an account in EBSCO so you can save the articles that will be useful for your paper.  You can access these at home or school. 

2)      Holy Cross Library Catalog

3)     Annuals of America (in library)

4)     Supreme Court Decisions http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/opinions.html

5)     Supreme Court Decisions 1937-1975 http://www.supcourt.ntis.gov/

6)     Supreme Court Decisions 1992-2000 http://www.fedbbs.access.gpo.gov.court01.html