Environmental+Issues+Project

Step 1: Pick a Topic // Use the following **databases** to browse topics that spark your interest. //
 * NBC-Learn
 * Global Issues in Context
 * Facts on File: Science Online
 * Science in Context
 * Opposing Viewpoints in Context
 * ABC-CLIO: Issues
 * Already have a topic in mind? Make sure there's research on your topic by searching all of the Gale databases at once: Gale Federated Search.

// Use the following **news outlets** and **magazines** to browse topics that spark your interest. //
 * The New York Times: Science News
 * NPR: Science Friday
 * NPR: Science
 * BBC News: Science and Environment
 * Discover Magazine
 * National Geographic - Environment:
 * Science Daily - Environmental Issues Videos:

Step 2: Gather Evidence and Evaluate Sources Locate authoritative sources of information that help you answer your research question. Conduct keyword searches in the recommended resources below.


 * Library Catalog **
 * Destiny Quest:Destiny Quest allows you to search the library's entire physical collection (i.e. books, DVDs and audiobooks), as well as it's selection of ebooks from any Internet connected device.


 * Recommended Databases[[image:walthamlibrary/GaleDatabases.jpg width="150" height="63" align="right" caption="Search all of the Gale Databases at Once!" link="@http://find.galegroup.com/menu/commonmenu.do?userGroupName=mlin_m_walthamel"]] **
 * NBC-Learn
 * Global Issues in Context
 * Science in Context
 * Opposing Viewpoints in Context
 * ABC-CLIO: Issues
 * Facts on File: Science Online

**NOTE:** Use the Website Evaluation Checklist handout to help you evaluate sources.

Step 3: Cite Sources


 * NoodleTools **
 * Creating a New Account on NoodleTools
 * Creating and Sharing a Project in NoodleTools
 * Re-validating Your Noodle Tools Account
 * Username - technology
 * Password - contact your library teacher: library
 * Retrieving your NoodleTools Password
 * Citing an Online Database article in Noodle Tools (**Copy and Paste** an MLA formatted citation)
 * Citing an Online Database article in Noodle Tools (**Create your own** MLA citation)
 * Citing a Website in Noodle Tools

Presentation Tools
 * Prezi