Gather+Information

**Gather Information**

 * //Gather keywords based on questions.//
 * //Choose the best source of information (books, internet and periodicals).//
 * //Search for the information.//
 * //Record notes and bibliographic information.//

For this project, you can gather information from:
Websites Databases //News// Books in the Library eBooks


 * **KEYWORDS**: A keyword or keywords help you look for your topic and answers to your questions. || Continue to add keywords to your assignment worksheet as you research your topic. ||
 * **TAKING NOTES**: Use the 3-across note-taking form to record your citation information, notes, and how the information relates to your project. || [[file:3Across_Notes.docx]] ||

Websites

 * [[image:Yahoo.png align="center"]] || ===Yahoo! Issues and Causes===

Yahoo! Directory includes links to websites about a variety of current issues. Remember to review each website for authority and bias before you choose to use it for your project. ||
 * [[image:genome.png align="center"]] || ===National Human Genome Research Institute===

This government website includes information from the Department of Health and Human Services about policy, legal, and ethical issues surrounding genetics research.

//Librarian Hint//: This site can be difficult to navigate and uses a lot of advanced vocabulary. ||
 * [[image:procon.png]] || ===Pro/Con.org===

"We promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting research on controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, and primarily pro-con format. Our websites are free and unbiased." ||

**Databases**

 * media type="custom" key="9234136" || ===Opposing Viewpoints in Context===

Find information about a variety of issues, including authoritative informative from all sides of an issue. The database includes access to journals, magazines, books, audio/visual materials, and reference sources.

//Librarian Hint//: Locate information by exploring 'TOPIC.' This will help you make sure you find information about both sides of the issue. ||
 * media type="custom" key="9234016" || ===[|eLibrary]===

This Proquest database lets you search newspapers, magazines, books, maps, websites, pictures, and audiovisual materials. You can also locate topic overviews that summarize the issue and includes links to the best materials.

Librarian Hint: We will practice using this database on Friday, April 29th to locate audio/visual materials. ||
 * media type="custom" key="9235388" || ===**Science Reference Center**===

This database searches for science information from periodicals, newspapers, reference books, biographies, and science experiments.

The website includes a Today in Science History feature, biographies of famous scientists, and Science News. Students can search, use advanced search, reference, interactive tools, and other materials to support classroom instruction.

//Librarian Hint: This is the best source for// **reference information**//.// ||  ||

In the News
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Books in the Library
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eBooks

 * [[image:google_ebook.png width="78" height="117"]] || Dictionary of Biomedical Sciences (ebook)

Librarian hint: A great place to find definitions for scientific terms. ||
 * [[image:NG_ebook.png width="86" height="123"]] || Genetics: from DNA to designer dogs (ebook)

This National Geographic book is a great resource for a variety of genetics issues. It's also written for a school audience. ||