Open new tabs for TrackStar http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar

and EasyBib http://www.easybib.com/

Follow the directions at the top of each page in TrackStar.

EasyBib

To cite a book, make sure to select the Book tab.  Try using the ISBN barcode number or the title and author’s last name (ex: Coal Haugen).

To cite a website, make sure to select the Web tab.  Enter the URL from the webpage.  Be sure to check all the information and correct any errors (change to Title Case if in ALL CAPS, confirm and change titles if necessary) and select Yes where it asks Display URL.

To cite Marshall Cavendish, select the CITE THIS button at the top of the page and copy the entire citation.  In Easy Bib, click on the Database tab, click on “Copy and Paste” link below and paste the citation in the box.

To cite images,  go to the All 59 options tab and select Digital Image or Photograph.  Be sure to get the correct URL for the image, not the search URL. (Right click on image, Properties, URL)

Use these links to search for information on your animal.  Don’t forget to cite all images and sources using Easy Bib.

(For images:  Go to All 59 options / Digital Image or Photograph)

Try searching for your animal by scientific name when you are researching the past!

Marshall Cavendish Digital  Great for any present day information you are missing.

Writing Assessment http://www.CBASwrite.com

Username:  mhsFirstLetterFirstNameLastName

Password: student id number