April 30-May 2 Classwork

1.  Find at least 5 credible sources discussing the CAUSES, EVENTS, and EFFECTS of the genocide. 

TIPS:

·      For historical genocides, check out our library’s encyclopedias.  Find the article alphabetically (i.e. “Holocaust” would be in Volume H).

·      Check out our library’s nonfiction books section (use the computers beside the library desk to search).

·      When searching the internet, search specific things like “Causes of the Holocaust” or “Effects of Holodomor”

·      If you use a website, make sure it is credible (trustworthy when it comes to the facts).  It should be:

o   Written by an author with specific education/qualifications in that subject OR

o   Published by a well-known, trustworthy organization (look next to the copyright date for the name). 

o   Websites ending in .edu, .gov, or .org are usually credible

o   Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use Wikipedia.

2.  As you find your sources, create MLA format citations for them using Easybib.com.

TIPS for website citations:

·      Check each box (even the ones filled in) for correct information. 

·      Article Title:  What is the title of the exact text you are reading (above the paragraphing)

·      Author: Look under article title or at the bottom of the article.  If you cannot find an author’s name, leave blank.

·      Website Title:  What is the title at the top of the website?

·      Publisher/Sponsor:  Look for the organization name next to the copyright date.

·      Electronically Published:  Look for the date under the title.  If you can’t find it there, use the most recent copyright year.

3.  Use the “Works Cited in MLA Format” guide sheet to help you put the citations into a properly formatted Works Cited.