I. A Few Tips Before You Start

  1. Use Tabbed Searching: Ctrl + T : for easy navigation and fewer resource demands on your computer
  2. Use a Variety of Sources: Gather facts, statistics, quotes from experts, examples; know strengths and weaknesses of your position
 
3. Be Aware of Domain Names

(when you use google or bing):
  • gov - Government agencies
  • edu - Educational institutions
  • org - Organizations (nonprofit)
  • mil - Military
  • net - Network organizations
  • com - commercial business -- What are they selling? What do they gain?
  • ca - Canada, .us, .uk, .eu, .nz, etc.
  4. It's easy to remember the username & password to the bexley databases. Please think about how to login to INFOhio databases.


II. Resources for EVERYONE
  1. Start with an encyclopedia: Grolier Encyclopedia Americana or World Book ADVANCED (an INFOhio database)
   
  2. Department of Energy--Energy Sources has great info on energy sources and many links to even more info.
   
  3. Digital Books II: eReference Books, several of which focus solely on energy.
 
III. Resources for OVERACHIEVERS
  1. Opposing Viewpoints--remember to look at all the tabs: Viewpoints, Reference, Magazines, etc.
  2. Google Books (Advanced Search). Select "Limited preview and full view"
 
google books
 
IV. Citation help? Try bibme or easybib or type "citation generators" in google
V. Don't have PowerPoint on your computer at home? No worries. Download OpenOffice.org ! It's free, it's loaded on the school computers, and it's compatible with PowerPoint!

Fuel Cell Search Tips:

Search 1, using google: "Fuel Cells" "Stationary Power"
Search 2, using google: "Fuel Cells" "Power Plants"

Google Books with chapters on Fuel Cell Power Plants:
Fuel cell technology handbook
by Gregor Hoogers
Recent trends in fuel cell science and technology By Suddhasatwa Basu

Fuel Cells in Westerville, Ohio!