Effective Searching and Citing Your Sources

Use this form to search and cite a source from the LAUSD Digital Library.

Names of Group Members

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Write a sentence about a topic you would like to explore.

If possible, pick a topic you have studied in your class.

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Pull out the key words and phrases in the sentence above and list them:

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Expand the list with related terms and synonyms.

Type them in a list below:

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Are there any smaller categories that might lead you to information?

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Are there any larger categories that might lead you to information?

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Now you have a list of key words and phrases to begin searching for information. Choose a database from the Digital Library that you would like to use to find an article.

List the database you are using below:

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Search trying your different key words until you find a resource you find useful. Which key word (s) or phrases did you use to find the resource you like??

If you used a Boolean operator (AND, NOT, OR), be sure to include that. Type it below:

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Use the citation tool of for database you are using to create an MLA citation. THEN save the article to your Google Drive OR email it to your group members.

Copy and paste your generated citation below:

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