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Writing a bibliography
Source Sheets
(printable)

 
 
The Big 6 
6 Steps to Information Problem Solving

 
Step 1
Task Definition
 

Know your task!

What did your teacher assign?

What kind of information are you going to need to solve your assignment?








 

Step 2
Information Seeking Strategies

Know your sources!

What sources can you use to find the information that you need? 

Evaluate them and select the best.








 

Step 3
Location and Access
 

Find your sources!
Will your source be located in the reference area?   Or on a computer?

Locate the information within the source.








 


 
 
 
Step 4
Use of Information

Take notes!

Read, listen, view the information from the  source.

Takes notes on the relevant information.

 

Step 5
Synthesis

Write your report, presentation or create your final product!

Organize your notes from all of your sources.

Present the information.

 

Step 6
Evaluation

Judge the product!

Use your rubric. Did you complete your task?

 

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Writing a Bibliography

 
 
 
A bibliography is a list of your sources in alphabetical order. 
They must be in bibliographic format.
Lowell Public Schools use the MLA format

There is only one list---- books, encyclopedias, or audio visual are NOT put into separate groups.

The bibliography is the last page in a written report.

No matter what your assignment is your teacher may ask you for a bibliography.  Be prepared.

Below are printable source sheets.

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Source Sheet
Books
Source Sheet
Encyclopedias
Source Sheet
Web Sites
Source Sheet
CD-Rom Encyclopedias
Source Sheet
Magazines
Weblink - MLA Format 
for all sources
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