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Acceptable Research Methods In order to answer the many questions that will arise during this project, finding quality information is critical. No matter the type of source (print, database, or web-only), its crucial that you can identify the authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity of the information youve found.
You are welcome to use other library systems (Johnson County, IUPUI, etc.) to which you have access.
How to use it: Go to any computer and find Roncalli High Schools media center home page o http://roncallimediacenter.blogspot.com Scroll down to Databases in right-hand column o 4 databases are listed there, but Ms. Anderson has identified these two as great starting points for this project: Facts on File Infobase (username: roncalli password:rebels) Fergusons Career Guidance Center Marion County Internet Library Testing and Education Reference Center (ID: inspire123) BE SURE TO ALWAYS KEEP TRACK OF CITATION INFORMATION (both the print AND web information) o Print off copies o Note the citation information (you need enough info that you could show someone how to find the source either in print on through a database) o Write down how you found the article What keyword did you use? What did you click on? o Download the document and save to your H drive or flash drive
#4: Ms. Anderson/Media Center A.K.A. the greatest source of research information Roncalli can provide! How to use it: Whenever you have questions on where/how to research, Ms. Anderson can quickly lead you to excellent information. And she is always willing to help those who help themselves (by seeking her out and asking)! Thats all it takes! #5: Roncalli Guidance Counselors This whole project is sort of their thing. #6: Mr. Costello Hes got inside info on how this will all be graded #7: Classmates Let others know when youve hit the mother load of information, or when a website has unreliable information. Share the wealth.