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Table
of Contents
Introduction
Splash
Page
Get Ready... (requirements)
Organization of PLOT
PLOT will help
Choice Page (choose modules)
Module 1:
Starting Smart
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Information Overload
Types of Sources
Selecting
Sources
Starting with the Library
Starting with the Web
Thinkfast Game
End of "Starting Smart"
The Quiz
Module 2:
Choosing a Topic
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Now, Get Curious!
Narrowing Your Topic
Brainstorming
Online Indexes & Databases
The Magic of Indexing
Keyword Searching
Using Keyword Searching
Types
of Databases
End of "Choosing a Topic"
The Quiz
Module 3:
Finding Books
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Library Catalog
Title Search
Author Search
Keyword Search
Subject Search
Locating a Book on the Shelf
More
Module 4:
Finding Articles
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Popular
Magazines or Scholarly Journals
Search For Articles
Finding Print Articles
Finding Recent Articles
Interlibrary Loan
The Reference Desk
 Module
5: Using the Web
Introduction
- Skills to be learned
About the Web
To
Use or Not to Use?
Locate It on the Web
Subject Directories: Commercial
Subject Directories: Library
About Search Engines
Search Engines - Google
Metasearch Engines
Tips for Better Search Results
Refining Web Results
Explanations for Refining
Web Results
Shortcuts
Internet Dog
Judging What You Find
You Be the Judge!
End of "Using the Web"
The Quiz
 Module
6: Citing Sources
Introduction
- skills to be learned
Transmitting Ideas
Parts of a Citation
Citing Your Sources (style
guides)
Plagiarism
Plagiarism? It's Your Call
(examples of plagiarism)
Five Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism
And
Then There's Copyright
End of "Citing Sources"
The Quiz
Appendices
& Documentation
Terms
(glossary)
PLOT Help Topics
Resources for Librarians and Educators
Use of PLOT
Objectives for all Modules of PLOT
Project Development and Credits
Your PLOT
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