English 10H: Satire: Where to Begin

Keep Track of your sources with NoodleTools!

NoodleTools Reminders

Databases have pre-formatted citations!

In NoodleTools, do the following to cite the source:

Open the project --> Click on "New Source" (Green button at top right) --> Database tab --> Original content option (first one on the list) --> Click on, "Quick Cite: Copy and paste a citation" toward the right of the page --> Copy and paste the citation from the database into the big open box 

Research Tips:

Take time to do background reading to develop your overall understanding of your subject, before attempting to digest the scholarly sources.  Even if you do not use the source as a research source, understand terms before diving in to the deep stuff.

Before reading an entire article and finding out that it is terrible for your research purposes, read the first and last paragraphs. Are they solid for what you need? Great, read it all. Possibly good for your purposes? Save the link and read later if there is a need or time. It doesn't fit your needs at all? Don't waste the reading time.

Save all links as you read. Be organized in your notetaking. Use your in-text citations wisely.

Think about search terms! Teens vs Teenager vs High School vs Adolescents may all garner different results. Keep a list of what language you are using to search!

Strong Databases to Begin

The following two databases are on issues and they breakdown the issue into two-ish sides. This is a GREAT place to begin! There are tons of resources on both that really breakdown the issue and give multiple perspectives on what is happening and what solutions are in play.

Database Passwords: You will need this if you are not on a school-issued device and/or at home if you need to continue your research there.

Databases: A-Z

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