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These links can show you how to use diigo as a terrific tool for writing research papers, etc.
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Google Books
"no preview" means no text is provided, but the bibliographic info is listed
"snippet" means that 4 or 5 lines are displayed at a time
"limited preview" may show full table of contents, click chapter title to see a few papers of that chapter
"full view" provides the complete book, view on screen or download. These books are either copyright free or out of copyright, that is, more than 70 years old.
Try a search for a key word to see if this book has enough material on your topic. (Must be "limited preview" or "full view" for this to work.)
Remember that just because the book is available in Google Books does not guarantee that it's high quality.
If you find the book is worthwhile, check to see if it is available at your library.
Even if it isn't in your library's collection, they may be able to borrow it from a different library. Then you can check it out.
Note: Google Books (except "full view") doesn't allow cut and paste, but you can take notes.
Why not take notes using Diigo?
Use "share" to send your diigo bookmark in an email. You don't have to start your email application.
How to do a notecard for your research paper using a site you've bookmarked with Diigo.
Google doc presentation tutorial on Diigo --save bookmarks and retrieve them from any computer, share bookmarks with griends, create groups, create lists, highlight, annotate and add comments to Webpages.
Once you have a Diigo account, follow these steps to set up free accounts and a group for your students.
How teachers can use highlighting and groups in Diigo. this teacher explains using it to have an online discussion about assigned reading. from 2007
Information about educator accounts, setting up free diigo accounts for students, additional info & help links.
In this article, by Bakari Chavanu, he explains how to use diigo descriptions, tags, highlight and lists to efficiently write a research paper. Includes screenshots and interesting reader comments. This is a must read!
20 items | 47 visits
These links can show you how to use diigo as a terrific tool for writing research papers, etc.
Updated on Dec 15, 14
Created on Jan 26, 11
Category: Schools & Education
URL: