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DSPW 0800: Writing--Ms. Linda Miller
Library Instructor: Pam Temple
Assignment: Students will write a 4-6 page research paper about the Bird Flu. A minimum of four sources is required and may include websites. Other sources may be books, electronic books, magazine articles, or newspaper articles.
I. Find books to
check out or view online
tab on the library's homepage. | Information about avian influenza (bird flu) and avian influenza A (H5N1) virus [electronic resource] | 2005 | |||||||||
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| National strategy for pandemic influenza [electronic resource] | 2005 | ||||
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II. Use electronic
databases to find articles from newspapers, magazines, and reference books.
(You will need the
same passwords for off-campus access to electronic databases.)
MasterFILE Premier (magazines, newspapers, reference books, primary source documents, etc.)
Health and Wellness Resource Center
III. Use only reliable Internet sites
When using the Internet, use only sites that are authoritative and reliable.
Librarians' Index to the Internet (http://www.lii.org)
Internet Public Library (http://www.ipl.org)
Try an Advanced Google search and limit the domain name to .org, .gov., or .edu.
World Health Organization Official Bird Flu Website
Get Ready: American Public Health Organization Site
ETSU Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Site
UGA Research News Release: North American wild bird species that could transmit bird flu:
UGA Research Article: "Adverting the Next Pandemic"
IV. Cite your electronic sources correctly by following these guidelines:
MLA Citation Examples (Electronic Databases)
MLA Citation Examples (WWW Sites).
If you need assistance, email Pam Temple or call 697-4436 for reference help.
Tisa Houck and Pam Temple
rev 3/08, 2/2007