This document provides an introduction to researching and citing sources for science classes. It begins by explaining that the topic is supposed to be DISCUS but will also cover APA citations. It then defines DISCUS as the Digital Information for South Carolina Users database and compares it to searching the open web. The document concludes by providing login credentials for accessing DISCUS from home and mentioning that the teacher librarian can be emailed for help with forgotten login details.

1. DISCUS and APA Citations:A quick introduction to research and citing sources for science classes Mrs. Cathy Nelson Teacher Librarian Dorman High School (Really, I’m supposed to go over DISCUS, but I have always had trouble following directions. Apologies in advance. Shhh, it’s a secret. )

3. Introduce/Review Discus

4. Introduce/Review Discus WWW vs. DISCUS

5. Introduce/Review Discus WWW vs. DISCUS APA Citations

12. Digital Information for South Carolina Users

13. Reliable Authors

14. Reputable publishers

15. AuthoRitative

16. organized

17. updated regularly

24. scdiscus.com Access at home: Login: ________ Password: ______ got homework?

25. Does pollution cause global warming?

26. Pollution and Weather Research

28. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/

29. Introduce/Review Discus Compare WWW searching vs. DISCUS APA Citations

30. Introduce/Review Discus Compare WWW searching vs. DISCUS APA Citations

32. Forgot that login and password?? Email Mr. Gardner…or me nelsoncj@spart6.org