1. In preparation for the Science Competition
*

2. *
*The student will be able to identify book
sources appropriate to fulfill the research
component of the Science Competition from
the school’s card catalog.
*The student will be able to locate and use the
online databases from the LRC website.
*The student will be able to properly cite
sources used for the research component of
the Science Competition.

3. *
*Go to the school’s
website…www.evergreenpark.org
*On the left hand side of the screen, click on
“LRC Destiny Card Catalog”

4. HOME
STUDENT RESOURCES
STUDENT EMAIL PORTAL
ACADEMIC SOFTWARE STORE
COURSE DESCRIPTION CATALOG
POSTED WEB HOMEWORK
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
→LRC DESTINY CARD CATALOG
STUDENT WRITING HANDBOOK
NAVIANCE CONNECTION
VANTAGE LEARNING
KEYTRAIN WORKKEYS SKILLS
ACT/PSAE TESTING RESOURCES
PARENT RESOURCES
FAMILY ACCESS
FOODSERVICE ACCOUNT
STAFF DIRECTORY
PARENT CLUBS
HEALTH SERVICES
SCHOOL FORMS
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
H1N1 INFLUENZA INFORMATION
STAFF RESOURCES
EDUCATOR ACCESS
STAFF EMAIL
EMAIL QUARANTINE
HELPDESK TICKETS
INTRANET
HOMEWORK MANAGEMENT
IVISIONS PORTAL
SCHOOLDUDE
ACADEMIC SOFTWARE STORE
LEARNING ACADEMY
VISIT THE FOUNDATION ON
FACEBOOK
FOUNDATION INFORMATION
ALUMNI INFO AND EVENTS
VISIT US ON FACEBOOK
Evergreen Park High School
9901 South Kedzie Avenue
Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805
Main Office: 708.424.7400
School Hours: 7:00am - 4:30pm
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Scholarship Board Annual Fundraiser Nov. 17 from 11am-4pm
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Science Competition is on October 23, 2013
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This is where the card
catalog link is located on the
home page.
LRC Destiny Card Catalog

5. Home Screen for LRC Destiny Card Catalog

6. Click on “Destiny Quest” on the left side. This is what the
first screen looks like.

7. Click on the “Quest Home” button. This screen will appear. Please
look at “Resource Lists” in the center. Notice the list titled “Science
Competition”

8. Once you click on the “Science Competition”
list, this will appear…

9. Notice that the list defaults to “library titles” but there is
information saved under the “Web Sites” tab and the “One
Search” tab.

10. The card catalog allows you to view web sites
that coincide with your search request.

11. While viewing a list, you have the option to print the list.
Notice you can choose to have the list printed in MLA citation
!!!

12. This is what the list looks like in MLA style

13. *LRC Databases
*
www.evergreenpark.org
*
*
http://evergreenparkcommunityhs-lrc.weebly.com/
*

14. HOME
STUDENT
RESOURCES
STUDENT EMAIL
PORTAL
ACADEMIC SOFTWARE
STORE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CATALOG
POSTED WEB
HOMEWORK
→LEARNING RESOURCE
CENTER
LRC DESTINY CARD
CATALOG
STUDENT WRITING
HANDBOOK
NAVIANCE CONNECTION
VANTAGE LEARNING
KEYTRAIN WORKKEYS
SKILLS
ACT/PSAE TESTING
RESOURCES
PARENT
RESOURCES
FAMILY ACCESS
FOODSERVICE
ACCOUNT
STAFF DIRECTORY
PARENT CLUBS
HEALTH SERVICES
SCHOOL FORMS
STUDENT ENROLLMENT
H1N1 INFLUENZA
INFORMATION
STAFF RESOURCES
EDUCATOR ACCESS
STAFF EMAIL
EMAIL QUARANTINE
HELPDESK TICKETS
INTRANET
HOMEWORK
MANAGEMENT
IVISIONS PORTAL
SCHOOLDUDE
ACADEMIC SOFTWARE
STORE
Annual Vendor Fair October 24, 2013 between 7-10pm
Scholarship Board Annual Fundraiser Nov. 17 from 11am-4pm
News and Announcements
9/17/2013
EP ALUMNI HOMECOMING EVENT
9/17/2013
EP CLASS OF 83 REUNION
9/17/2013
EP CLASS OF 73 REUNION
9/17/2013
EP CLASS OF 63 REUNION
9/25/2013
Science Competition October 23, 2013
Science Competition is on October 23, 2013
9/25/2013
EP CLASS OF 97 REUNION
10/1/2013
Quick Link to School Calendars
Quick Link to Alumni Facebook
Quick Link to Counseling
Website
Athletics Schedule
MAY 2013 ISSUE
MARCH 2013 ISSUE
DECEMBER 2012 ISSUE
LRC Home Page for Databases…
This is where the link is
to the LRC Home Page

15. LRC’s Home Page…

16. Scroll down till you see LRC Databases
Click here

17. Student Resources in Context opening screen.
Enter password here ever10949

18. Student Resources in Context Home Screen…
Enter search word(s) here

19. Search results when looking for “Force and Gravity”
Force and Gravity

20. Sample of Encyclopedia article on Gravity and Gravitation
from the UXL Encyclopedia of Science July 16, 2007
Note this
section.
This is
where
you print
from.

21. Ding, Ding,
Ding…
Note the citation
is done for you!!!
In MLA style!!!
Bottom of article…..

22. Look at all of
the different
sources that
can be
consulted or
used for this
search of
“Gravity and
Force”

23. *
(used and adapted with permission from Michelle
Kramer and Sherri Miller Mt. Lebanon High School
2012)

24. *
During science class, Jill is asked to find some background on
wind power.
Jill does a Google search and arrives at Wikipedia’s article on
alternative energy sources. Without using quotation
marks, Jill cuts and pastes several sentences from Wikipedia
into her assignment.
Is this plagiarism? Yes No

25. *
Click here to
return to previous slide

26. *
You are right. Jill’s actions constitute plagiarism.
*By taking the words from the Wikipedia article, Jill is committing
plagiarism.
*She can avoid plagiarizing if she quotes the article in her
assignment and includes an entry describing the source in a
bibliography at the end of her paper.

27. You are wrong. Jill’s actions constitute plagiarism.
*By taking the words from the Wikipedia article, Jill is committing
plagiarism.
*She can avoid plagiarizing if she quotes the article in her
assignment and includes an entry describing the source in a
bibliography at the end of her paper.
*

28. *
Gretel is a freshman who feels overwhelmed by the high
school. When her science teacher assigns a short worksheet
on genetics, Gretel is confused and frustrated.
During lunch, Gretel “borrows” her friend’s paper and copies
the answers onto her own paper.
Is this plagiarism? Yes No

29. *
Click here to
return to previous slide

30. *
You are right. Gretel’s actions constitute plagiarism.
*Even if Gretel’s friend gave permission for Gretel to copy her
work, it is still plagiarism.
*Gretel is guilty of plagiarism. She tried to take credit for the
words and ideas of another person.

31. You are wrong. Gretel’s actions constitute plagiarism.
*Even if Gretel’s friend gave permission for Gretel to copy her
work, it is still plagiarism.
*Gretel tried to take credit for the words and ideas of another
person.
*

32. *
*Provide a bibliographic entry to show where the borrowed
material originated.
*Park, Beth L. Understanding Ayn Rand’s Anthem. Lebo University Press:
Pittsburgh, 2008.
*Carefully mark the beginning and end of the source’s
words or idea.
*Use a signal phrase to introduce the source.
*Use quotation marks to surround the words of the source.
*Provide the page number (or another citation) after the closing
quotation marks.
EXAMPLE:
According to literary critic Beth L. Parks, Equality 7-2521 finds
peace through “his search for the height of his own potential” (24).

33. *
*Provide a bibliographic entry to show where the borrowed material
originated.
* Park, Beth L. Understanding Ayn Rand’s Anthem. Lebo University Press:
Pittsburgh, 2008.
*Carefully mark the beginning and end of the source’s words or idea.
*Use a signal phrase to introduce the source
*Put the source’s original words into your own words:
* It isn’t just about using synonyms to replace words.
* You must change the syntax, sentence structure, and organization of the original.
* If you find yourself just changing a word here or there, ask yourself if a direct
quotation would work. If it would work, then use a direct quotation.
*Provide the page number (or another citation) after the closing quotation
marks.
EXAMPLE:
According to literary critic Beth L. Parks, Equality 7-2521 separates himself
from the society by striving to improve
the world around him (24).

34. Allaby, Michael. Illustrated dictionary of science. New York: Facts on File, 1995. Print.
The American heritage science dictionary. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Co., 2005. Print.
Arons, A B. Development of concepts of physics, from the rationalization of mechanics to the first theory of atomic structure.
Reading, Mass.: Addison-Wesley, 1965. Print.
Blackwood, Paul E. Push and pull; the story of energy. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1966. Print.
Calhoun, Yael. Plant and animal science fair projects : using beetles, weeds, seeds, and more. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow
Publishers, 2005. Print.
Cheshire, Gerard. Forces and motion. North Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media, 2006. Print.
Gamow, George. Gravity: [classic and modern views]. Garden City, N.Y.: Anchor Books, 1962. Print.
Gardner, Robert. Energy projects for young scientists. New York: F. Watts, 1987. Print.
Goodstein, Madeline P. Science fair success using Newton's laws of motion. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 2002. Print.
---. Sports science projects : the physics of balls in motion. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 1999. Print.
Jammer, Max. Concepts of space : the history of theories of space in physics. New York: Dover, 1993. Print.
Naff, Clay F., and Elizabeth Des Chenes. Wind. Detroit, Mich.: Greenhaven Press, 2007. Print.
Sample of Science Competition Bibliography in MLA format

35. *

36. Sources consulted and used for this presentation
“A.A. Stagg High School Library Media Center MLA Bibliography
Format.” 2011.
“Gravity and Gravitation.” UXL Encyclopedia of Science. U*X*L, 2007.
Student Resources in Context, Web. 8. Oct. 2013.
Kramer, Michelle, and Sherri Miller. “Plagiarism for 9th Grade.” Power
Point Presentation prepared for Mt. Lebanon High School. Pittsburgh,
PA. 2011.