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= Independent Research Project =

Print Sources
Destiny OPAC

****Power Library****
 * ** Books on Cart and in Reserve Section **
 * ** Use Access PA to borrow books from other libraries **

ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA - see Mrs. Hall

Subscription Databases

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Use **GreenFile** information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment.
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 * 1) **Must Use @Lancaster County Library from Home for this Database with a Public Library Card.**
 * 2) Use: **Science Select** - For Research Choose Peer-Reviewed Articles
 * 3) Use **OmniFile Mega (choose Peer-Reviewed articles)**

@http://www.scifair.org/

@http://www.sciencenerddepot.com/


 * @http://www.sciencebuddies.org/

@http://www.cdli.ca/sciencefairs/senior.html

WebPath Express Destiny OPAC** [|http://destiny.hempfieldsd.org] Go to catalog on left hand side under Destiny Quest click on WebPath Express. Internet sites found using **WebPath Express** have already been **evaluated**

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?

**Bibliographic Support:**
[|NoodleBib]

Saving document/project & @Home booklet with usernames and passwords
Use our Library Moodledrop boxes to access your projects anywhere that you have internet access.

click moodle icon to access moodle


 * Here's how-**


 * Log into Moodle** using your school username and password

On left hand side **click on all courses**


 * Click on Library**


 * Click on HHS Library Research Projects**


 * Join**

Use **drop box 1** or **drop box 2** to store projects