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Evaluate Web Pages

Five Criteria for Evaluating Web Pages

Please use the Cornell University Library's article, "Five criteria for evaluating Web pages" to understand the difference between articles that are credible versus webmaster base pages that are not.

http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/webcrit.html

Create Mind-Maps

XMindXMind offers students with a variety of mind-mapping tools. Here is a YouTube demonstration of how to utilize this product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wdrhfFhnA3w

YouTube How To Videos...

YouTube offers a variety of videos to assist you with learning how to create a video that contains pictures, music and a PowerPoint presentation; please access one of these links to assist you with your project.

PowerPoint Presentation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsadaDgCUQs

Video's

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how%20to%20create%20a%20youtube%20video%20with%20music%20and

%20pictures&sm=1

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how%20to%20create%20a%20youtube%20video%20with%20powerpoint&sm=1

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how%20to%20create%20a%20youtube%20video%20with%20music&sm=1

Resources

Search Engines

Conducting research and having access to tools to support the development of your project is essential. The following links have been provided to ensure your projects success!

Bing

Bing is search engine to locate articles on the internet.

https://www.bing.com/

Google

For individuals who have not conducted research online, Google Search is a powerful search engine that will easily help you locate articles and statistics for your project.

https://www.google.com/

Street Maps

Google Earth Maps:

Finding new homes for homeless individuals or families is a difficult process; many communities do not them their neighborhoods. Google Earth will bring the city streets to life; students will understand the city's demographics and determine if an area can support those in need.

https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6,-95.665,4z?hl=en

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Office Free 30-day Trial:

Microsoft Office 30-Day Free Trial will allow student access to the MS Word and PowerPoint programs; allowing students to write an APA style essay and create their PowerPoint presentation for their class presentation.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/try/