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Example of A+ State Project
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How to get a better Grade on the Project?
1. Read the directions carefully. 2. Set a realistic work schedule to complete each step of the project by the deadlines. 3. Ask for feed back on the steps you complete throughout the project process. 4. Add more proof that you have researched your topic and comprehend why it is significant in American History. |
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How to do Research:
1. Confirm your topic with teacher.
2. Check your directions and make a list of the specific pieces of information you need to find.
3. Use the correct search engines:
Need a book? Search
Google books: http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp&ei=I0tAVKz-HITiiwLKgoEo&ved=0CBIQqS4oCg
Palmdale Library's: http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Library
Need basic facts: Check reliable websites such as:
Smithsonian Institute: http://www.si.edu/
Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/
History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics
U.S. History: http://www.ushistory.org/
4. Create an MLA formatted Works Cited Page!
http://www.bibme.org/ To check for plagiarism, grammar, and Works Cited
http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website Works Cited
http://www.easybib.com/ Add-On in Google docs
5. Use Google Apps to help save your work!
Set up your Google apps account & save all your important documents on Google drive.
2. Check your directions and make a list of the specific pieces of information you need to find.
3. Use the correct search engines:
Need a book? Search
Google books: http://books.google.com/bkshp?hl=en&tab=wp&ei=I0tAVKz-HITiiwLKgoEo&ved=0CBIQqS4oCg
Palmdale Library's: http://www.cityofpalmdale.org/Library
Need basic facts: Check reliable websites such as:
Smithsonian Institute: http://www.si.edu/
Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/
History Channel: http://www.history.com/topics
U.S. History: http://www.ushistory.org/
4. Create an MLA formatted Works Cited Page!
http://www.bibme.org/ To check for plagiarism, grammar, and Works Cited
http://www.citationmachine.net/mla/cite-a-website Works Cited
http://www.easybib.com/ Add-On in Google docs
5. Use Google Apps to help save your work!
Set up your Google apps account & save all your important documents on Google drive.