Databases
What is the username and password for the library databases?
username: abaoman
password: 2smart
Where can you search for the books in the library?
Orbit (on the library homepage)
In PYPX you need to ask a lot of questions, which attribute expresses this curiosity?
Inquirer
In PYPX we will keep all of our citations in one location. What is the name of the program that we use to organize our citations?
NoodleTools
People can be experts too. When you talk to an expert what is the source called?
Interview
When searching for information in databases you cannot type a complete sentence, what do you need to use instead _____________?
keywords
What is the difference between a fact and opinion?
Citing other people's ideas displays which attribute of the learner profile?
Principled
If you use someone else's image/photo in your work what do you need to do?
Cite the image
Imagine you are interested in learning about student opinions on the cafeteria food at ABA? Besides an interview, what tool could you use to find this information?
survey
When beginning your research why is it a good idea to start with the library databases?
Databases have reliable information and can help you to get an overview or general understanding of your research topic.
You are collecting your sources, taking notes and writing down the source next to it. What do you need to do if you wrote down the name of a source but didn't use it in your research paper or presentation?
Why is being a thinker important when evaluating research sources?
Thinkers analyze information carefully to decide if it is reliable, accurate, and useful for their research.
What does academic integrity mean?
Academic integrity means being honest and responsible in your schoolwork, including giving credit to others for their ideas.
Besides the library databases, where else can you find information for PYPX? (Name 3)
Books, websites, surveys, interviews, videos, documentaries,
What is the name of the middle school database that the librarians recommend you try for PYPX?
Gale Middle School
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
"A primary source is an original, firsthand account or piece of evidence about a topic. It comes directly from the time or person being studied, like a diary, a photograph, or an interview.
A secondary source is information about a topic that was created later by someone who didn’t experience it firsthand. It usually explains or analyzes primary sources, like a textbook, an encyclopedia, or a biography." (information from ChatGPT)
How does being a good communicator help when sharing research findings?
Good communicators share their research clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, or visual presentations so others can understand their ideas.
When we put all of our citations together on one page what is it called?
Bibliography or in MLA format (works cited page).
Websites can be a good source of information, but are not always accurate. What do you need to do if you use a website for your source?
Evaluate the website. Use the TRAAP test (timeliness, relevance, authority, accuracy, purpose)
What is the easiest way to cite your sources in Gale Middle School?
Import the citation into NoodleTools using the cite source import button
If you find an article with no author, what should you do before using it?
Check if the information is accurate and find other sources to confirm it.
When researchers consider different perspectives and ideas what learner profile are they displaying?
Open-Minded
What is it called when you copy someone’s work without giving credit?
Plagiarism
What is it called when you write down the most important parts of what you’ve learned? What should you include next to the information you wrote down? (two questions)
Taking notes + write down the source where you found the information