Tears of a Tiger
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Get Organized!
Gather Information from appropriate sources
Use Reference Sources to get an overview of your topic
TIP: Use Reference Universe to search our collection for reference sources for your topic.
Reference sources help you identify key words that will aid you in searching the online catalog and various electronic databases. Also, reference sources often give suggestions for further reading, which can include books, articles or websites. All of the reference sources listed below can be found in the Garver Room (silent study room).
Find out more by using Circulating Books
Search the OWHL Catalog Use the key words that you have developed as your search terms, then pay attention to the SUBJECTS associated with useful books. You can re-run the search by clicking on a subject. Try these subject headings:
Find additional and specific information using electronic access to sources
| Title of e-Resource | About the e-Resource |
|---|---|
| General Reference Center Gold | Learn more about how and why to use General Reference Center Gold. |
| Biography Resource Center | Learn more about what Biography Resource Center offers. A great resource for biographical information as well as magazine and journal articles and web sites about a specific person (make sure to click on the various tabs above the main information area after you do your search). |
| Opposing Viewpoints | Learn more about how and why to use Opposing Viewpoints. |
| Points of View | Points of View is a great source of contrasting viewpoints by experts on controversial topics. |
| Teen Health and Wellness | Teen Health and Wellness offers information on an extensive list of mental and physical health issues of teenagers. |
| The Literary Encyclopedia | Use this resource for definitions and introductions to literary topics. |
| Literary Reference Center | Learn more about how and why to use Literary Reference Center. |
| Literature Online (LION) | Learn more about how and why to use Literature Online. |
If you are trying to access these databases from off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your Library Card Number. This is your PA ID Number. Use the A to Z listfor a complete set of available databases.
Preparing your Bibliography
For this assignment, you will be required to use the MLA Citation Style. Remember, you not only have to cite direct quotes, but also text that you paraphrase. Anything you write that is not an original thought must be properly cited! When PA students plagiarize inadvertently, the fault typically lies with sloppy organization and note-taking. Many students lose track of the source of the notes that they have taken, and eventually come to believe that they are original ideas. Whether or not you mean to plagiarize is ultimately irrelevant. If you use the intellectual property of another without proper attribution, it is a violation of the Phillips Academy honor code. Can you protect yourself from inadvertent plagiarism? This tutorial will help. Read more about Plagiarism
TIP: Use the MLA style guides located at both help desks, or use this online guide to MLA Style. TIP: Use RefWorks to keep all of your sources organized
Your Instructional Librarian
