Researching Information
We live in an age of
information. That
means that more than
ever it is easier than
ever to learn about
any subject we want!
Resources
Source
Index
Footnote
Table of
Contents
Glossary
What’s there?
Found at the end of a book,
alphabetical list of terms, people or
pictures found in a book with their
page numbers
Found at the bottom of a book page,
explains a source that the author used
Found at the beginning of a book,
shows chapter titles and main ideas
Found at the back of a textbook, an
alphabetical list of terms and
definitions
Resources
Source
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Almanac
What’s there?
A reference book containing an
alphabetical list of words with their
meanings and pronunciations
A series of reference books containing
brief articles on a wide range of
subjects and people
A book of maps
A yearly (annual) publication in
calendar form gives weather forecasts,
astronomical data, tide tables, and other
weather related information
Resources
Source
Library
Catalog
Database
CD-Rom
E-mail
Search
Engine
What’s there?
Searchable resource at the library,
helps find books, magazines, videos, or
other media by title, author or subject
Storage disc with information, games,
or computer software
Electronic mail found on computers
Internet site which quickly scans web
sites and pages for keywords entered (ex:
google)
Resources
Source
What’s there?
People
Interviews, great for personal
experiences, professional knowledge,
especially great for research
Field Trip
Trip to a particular location for
learning purposes (ex: museum)
Magazines
Can provide detailed information on a
particular subject or person of interest,
usually offer interesting perspectives
Newspaper Give the most up-to-date information
available, most can be trusted as fact,
not as much detail as books or
magazines
Let’s
Practice!!!
Voting
• How long do you have to be a New York City
resident before you can register to vote in New
York City?
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A. 25 days
B. six months
C. 18 years
D. 30 days
Voting
• What are the two ways you can register to vote?
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A. In person or online
B. In person or by fax
C. Online or by mail
D. In person or by mail
• You would like to find an encyclopedia article about
seahorses on the Internet. What should you do?
• A. Type “encyclopedia” into a search engine to find an
online encyclopedia site; then, type “seahorse” into the
encyclopedia’s keyword field.
• B. Type “seahorse” into a search engine to find an
online encyclopedia site; then, type “encyclopedia” into
the encyclopedia’s keyword field.
• C. Type “encyclopedia” into an e-mail to find an online
encyclopedia site; then, type “seahorse” into the
encyclopedia’s keyword field.
• D. Type “encyclopedia” onto a bulletin board to find an
online encyclopedia site; then, type “seahorse” into the
encyclopedia’s keyword field.
Buying a Car
• Which source could add the most relevant and
appropriate information to the essay above?
• A. a book about the history of the used car
industry
• B. a television ad for a new car
• C. a Web site that features a "Used Car Checklist"
• D. a testimony from a car dealership owner
Buying a Car
• Which source would add the most relevant and
appropriate information to the essay above?
• A. a television advertisement for a new car
insurance company
• B. a police report of the type of car stolen most
often last year
• C. testimony from a car manufacturer's Web site
• D. a police report detailing drag-racing accidents
Buying a Car
• Which source would add the most relevant and
appropriate information to the essay above?
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A. information about where to find new radios
B. a car accessory catalog for new car buyers
C. an advertisement for popular car rims
D. a book with information on used car values
General Motors
• According to this article, under what circumstances
should you bring your Saturn in to the dealer
immediately?
• A. You drive long distances in your Saturn L-Series
every week and need to change the oil every 2000 miles
instead of every 3000.
• B. You own a Saturn L-Series vehicle made between
1999 and 2003 that is running fine.
• C. Your Chevrolet vehicle is having a hard time starting,
has reduced engine power, and is experiencing a change
in idle quality.
• D. Your L-series vehicle is having a hard time starting,
has reduced engine power, or is experiencing a change in
idle quality.
• According to this
map, on which
street is there a
hospital?
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A. Center Street
B. Truman Avenue
C. Fleming Street
D. Whitehead
Street
• How many
museums are
located in the
Art District?
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A. three
B. two
C. one
D. four
The scientists at NASA have launched a new program to explore
Mars. The Mars Odyssey is a satellite that will be used to collect
information about the planet. A space shuttle will carry the Odyssey
into space and release it. Over the next month, Odyssey is expected
to get into position near Mars. Once launched, the Odyssey will circle
Mars and send pictures to scientists on Earth.
• Which source could add important and relevant
information to the student essay above?
• A. a science book chapter over finding life on
planet Mars
• B. a scientist involved with the project
• C. a newspaper article about a space shuttle
explosion
• D. a documentary on NASA's astronauts
Scooter
• What are the tires on this scooter constructed
of?
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A. Steel
B. Plastic
C. Rubber
D. Polyurethane
Scooter
• What is the fastest speed this scooter can
travel?
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A. 30 miles per hour
B. 22 miles per hour
C. 4 miles per hour
D. 10 miles per hour
Driver’s License
• For how long will an interim license be valid?
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A. 60 days
B. as long as the applicant lives in California
C. 44 days
D. until the applicant's next birthday
Driver’s License
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A. parent/guardian signature.
B. proof of insurance.
C. copy of a school report card.
D. a check to pay the application fee.
Driver’s License
• Which of the following fees is covered when a
person pays the application fee for a new
driver's license?
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A. Re-stocking fee
B. Commercial Class C duplicate fee
C. Organ donor fee
D. State duplicate coding fee
• You just read a good book by Rob Thomas.
What should you do to find another one?
• A. Type “Thomas, Rob” into a report you are
writing and then save it on CD.
• B. Type “Thomas” into an Internet search
engine.
• C. Type “Thomas, Rob” into the “author” field
of your library catalog database.
• D. Type “Rob Thomas” into the “title” field of
your library catalog database
You are looking for information about the construction of
the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. You
type this exact phrase into a search engine: “Who Built the
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco?” No websites or
articles come up. What should you try next?
• A. Type “Who Built the Golden Gate Bridge in
San Francisco” into a library database.
• B. Type “Bridge” into the search engine.
• C. Type “Golden Gate Bridge” into the search
engine.
• D. Look for an article about it in today’s
newspaper.
You had a lot of fun on a whale spotting trip in California.
You want to learn more about the gray whale. All you
know is that the species is common in the Pacific Ocean.
• Which keyword should you type into an
Internet Search engine to find the information
you’re interested in?
• A. Pacific Ocean
• B. California
• C. gray whale
• D. whale
• You are writing a research paper about career
options for women in the 1950s. Your most
helpful source would most likely be
• A. a woman who searched for a job in the
1950s.
• B. an encyclopedia entry under "Women."
• C. a brochure from your school's career
counselor.
• D. the classified ads of your local newspaper.
You recently saw some pretty paintings in an art museum
in New York City. The artist's name is Claude Monet. Since
your teacher wants you to write a report about him, you
decide to go to the library and find some books. What
should you do?
• A. Type "New York City" in the title field of the
library catalogue
• B. Type "Claude Monet" in the subject field of the
library catalog.
• C. Type "Claude Monet" in the author field of the
library catalogue
• D. Type "Art Museum" in the subject field of the
library catalogue
• You are writing a research paper about the
history of your county's fair. An appropriate
source for your report would be
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A. a film over the State Fair.
B. your American history book.
C. old local newspapers.
D. an encyclopedia.
• You would like to use the Internet to find an
article about iguanas. What should you do?
• A. Type “iguana” into a search engine website.
• B. E-mail someone about iguanas.
• C. Post a picture of an iguana at an online
bulletin board.
• D. Look up “iguana” in a library database.
• A CD-R, CD-RW, or floppy disk is important for report
writing because
• A. Each provides a way for people to communicate
electronically.
• B. Each is a good place to search for information online.
• C. Each provides a good resource for finding old
newspaper headlines.
• D. Each is a good place to back up your work by saving
it.
• Your class is doing a report about animals in the
grasslands. It is your job to research prairie dogs,
specifically what they eat. What would be the best
set of keywords to type into a search engine?
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A. grasslands animals
B. grasslands diet
C. prairie
D. prairie dog diet
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How to apply for a duplicate State of California driver
license or identification (ID) card
To apply for a duplicate license or ID card, you will need to
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Make an appointment to visit a DMV office
Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form
must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.) For a
duplicate driver license, minors must have parents' or
guardians' signatures on the DL 44
Pay the application fee
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Regular ID card duplicate fee
Reduced fee ID card duplicate fee
Class C Driver License duplicate fee
Fire Fighter restricted noncommercial Class A or B
duplicate fee
Commercial Class C duplicate fee
Commercial Class A or B duplicate fee
No fee for duplicate senior citizen ID card
Give a thumb print
Have your picture taken
To ensure your identity is secure, the DMV will validate your
photograph, social security number, and your personal
information.
You will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days and/or
a receipt for your ID card until you receive your new photo
license and/or photo ID card in the mail. Check your address
before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if
your address is incorrect. Your new license and/or ID card
will be mailed to you within 60 days. If you have not
received your license and/or ID card after 60 days, call 1800-777-0133 to check the status. Have your interim license
and/or ID card receipt with you to provide information
when requested.
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for a spin!
Buying a Car
• There is a lot of research that needs to be done before
you buy a used car. Think about things like what you will
be using it for, how much you can afford to spend, and
why you need the car. How many miles do you drive a
day? Is there anything you have to have in a car like an
iPod connection or power locks and windows? Do you
need to fit a lot of people in the car?
Research the maintenance fees and reliability ratings
associated with the car models you’re interested in. Read
newspaper classifieds to find cars for sale in your area.
The Internet is a valuable source of information about
buying a car. The local library is also a good place to
start your search. You can find some informative books
about purchasing a car there.
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Voter Registration Qualifications
To register to vote in the City of New York, you must
Be a citizen of the United States (Includes those persons
born in Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands).
Be a New York City resident for at least 30 days.
Be 18 years of age before the next election.
Not be serving a jail sentence or be on parole for a felony
conviction.
Not be adjudged mentally incompetent by a court.
Not claim the right to vote elsewhere (outside the City of
New York).
Although you can register any time during the year, your
form must be delivered or mailed at least 25 days before the
next election for it to be effective for that election.
How To Register (In Person OR By Mail)
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A Voter Registration Form from the New York City Board of
Elections may be obtained in the following ways:
Download the Voter Registration Application
Call the Phone Bank and we'll send you a postage-paid
registration form in the mail.
You may also obtain Registration Forms from libraries, Post
Offices, and most New York City Government agencies.
Fill out a Voter Registration Application using only a pen
with blue or black ink
Be sure to sign the form.
Mail (DO NOT FAX) the Voter Registration Form to:
Board of Elections in the City of New York
32 Broadway, 7 Fl
New York, NY 10004-1609
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General Motors is recalling more than 250,000 '00 to
'03 Saturn L-Series cars because of ignition-module
problems that could lead to an underbody fire.
According to General Motors safety spokesman Jim
Schell, seven fires have been reported as a result of
ignition misfiring, but no crashes or serious injuries.
If a driver continues to operate a car that's misfiring,
Schell said, it could affect exhaust-system components
including the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and
exhaust resonator, and could eventually damage the
brakes and fuel system.
In late July, Saturn will begin notifying owners of
recalled vehicles to make an appointment with their
dealer for necessary repairs. All work will be done free.
If you have experienced any of the warning signs
described below, Schell advises you to immediately
bring your car in for repairs. If not, hold off until the
notification letter arrives. Here's a summary of what
you need to know:
Models: About 254,000 cars with 2.2-liter engine made
6/13/99 to 6/12/03. Signs of trouble include difficulty
starting the vehicle, reduced engine power, and change
in idle quality.
What to do: If your vehicle exhibits any of these
trouble signs, make an appointment with your dealer
as soon as possible. The dealer will replace the spark
plugs and ignition module. On '02 and '03 models, the
dealer will also reprogram the powertrain control
module. If your car is running fine, wait until you
receive written notification from Saturn to schedule an
appointment. The letters will be mailed beginning in
late July.
http://www.consumerreports.org/main/detailv3.jsp?CO
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Resources #1
Source
Table of
Contents
Index
Footnote
Glossary
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Almanac
What’s there?
Resources #2
Source
Library Catalog
Database
CD-Rom
E-mail
Search Engine
People
Field trip
Magazines
Newspaper
What’s there?