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When doing research, it is necessary to "give credit" to those that provided information used to prepare a report. This process is known as citation. There are two steps to citing a source: 1) a brief mention in parentheses of your source in the body of your report, and 2) a detailed listing of all sources used at the end of your report, which is called a "Works Cited" page. Rules to follow:
Author last name, first name (if listed). “Title of Item.” Date of electronic publication (if listed). Name of institution
or person sponsoring the Web site. Access date. <Web
address>. <http://www.nps.gov/ande/index.htm>. Databases on the Media Resources Page
(GCPS) “Title of the item.” Electronic database name. Information supplier. Access date <Web address for the
service’s home page>. <http://galenet.galegroup.com>. Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book Online Author or contributor’s last name, first name. “Title of article.” Electronic encyclopedia name. Access
date <Web address>. <http://www.worldbookonline.com/wbol/wbPage/na/ar/co/592940>. Bigchalk, Electric Library - Book or Encyclopedia Articles Author's last name, first name. "Article Title." Publication Title. Date of Publication. Name of database. Service
provider. Access date <Web address for the service’s home page>. 2002 <http://www.library.bigchalk.com>. Bigchalk, Electric Library, SIRS, Proquest and EBSCO Magazine Articles Author's last name, first name. "Article Title." Publication Title Date of publication: Page number(s). Name
of database. Service provider. Access date <Web address for the
service’s home page>. Knowledge Source: Researcher. SIRS Mandarin. November 12, 2001 <http://knowledge.sirs.com >. Bigchalk, Electric Library, SIRS, Proquest or EBSCO Newspaper Articles Author’s last name, author’s first name. “Title of Article.” Newspaper title. Date of publication: Page numbers.
Electronic database name. Information supplier. Access date. <Web
address>. Platinum. Bell & Howell Information and Learning Company. March 28, 2002 <http://proquest.uni.com/>. Book Publisher,
Date. Book.
Place of publication: Publisher, Date. Press, 1991. Encyclopedia, Almanac, Atlas Publisher,
Date. 1999. Magazine article Author’s last name, first name. “Title of Article.” Name of Magazine. Date of publication:
page numbers. Newspaper article Author’s last name, first name. “Title of Article.” Name of newspaper. Date of Newspaper:
section and page number. Interview you conducted Last name of person interviewed, first name.
Personal Interview. Date. Gilbaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 5th ed. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 1999. “MLA Style.” March 3, 2000. Modern Language
Association. August 2, 2000. <www.mla.org>. The media center subscribes to the following education professional journals and periodicals:
 Click here to find Professional Articles online from home (see media staff for user name/password) Click here to find professional articles from school (Proquest Professional Collection) Gwinnett County Media Specialist
Handbook Technology has provided new opportunities for teachers and students to develop materials for face to face instruction. Distance learning capabilities that include satellite, video, and closed circuit technologies provide the opportunity to use a variety of media to enhance the curriculum. In 1996, guidelines were developed to assist teachers and students in observing copyright law. These guidelines are very specific concerning how media is used. The guidelines were read into the Congressional record and represent Congress’s intent for the copyright law. Please note the following: Click
here to go to the U.S. Copyright link DACULA MIDDLE
SCHOOL
The staff of Dacula Middle School strongly believes in the educational value of technology and recognizes its potential to support the curriculum and enhance student learning. We provide quality experiences to students using school technologies, and inappropriate use of equipment is strictly prohibited. Please read this acceptable use policy carefully. After the student and a parent/guardian have read and signed the form in the front of the Student Handbook indicating they have read the policy and agree to its conditions, access to the school's technology will permitted. Any student violating the provisions of this agreement may be denied access and will be subject to disciplinary action. Terms and Conditions of This Agreement: Personal Responsibility. As a representative of Dacula Middle School, each student accepts personal responsibility for reporting any misuse of technology. Misuse is viewed as any inappropriate use of the technology or use for other than curriculum-based assignments. This also includes the malicious damage or misuse of school equipment. Vandalism. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to tamper with or destroy any of the technology. This includes, but is not limited to, the uploading, the downloading or creation of computer viruses. Any vandalism will result in the loss of privileges and disciplinary action. Acceptable Use. The use of school technology must be in support of the curriculum and in accordance with the educational goals and objectives of Dacula Middle School. All students using the internet in the computer lab or in the media center must be researching a teacher-approved topic. This means that "surfing" the web for sites that are not curriculum-related should be reserved for home use. Students will be personally responsible for this provision at all times when using the school's network, computers, cameras, and all other technology. Privileges. The use of the technology is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in the cancellation of privileges. Prior to accessing the Internet students will participate in a discussion with a DMS staff member as to proper behavior and use of the system. The DMS administration will rule upon any inappropriate use and may deny, revoke or suspend usage. Copyright. Users shall not use a computer for unlawful purposes, such as the copying or installation of software, or violation of copyright laws. Network Etiquette and Privacy. Students are expected to abide by the generally accepted rules of network etiquette. These rules include (but are not limited to) the following: LOGIN. Access to some network applications (such as Accelerated Reader) must be under the student's own login and password. Passwords may not be revealed to anyone. If a student thinks someone has learned his/her password, the student should contact an adult immediately. He/she will help the student change it. ELECTRONIC MAIL. Students may not send personal email using DMS computers. Email may be sent using a teacher's account when supervised by that teacher, if it is in support of the curriculum. Electronic mail (e-mail) is not guaranteed to be private. DOWNLOADS. Students
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