English 80 - L. Spaventra - Resources on Intelligence
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About this Resource
Students will find print and electronic resources for research on intelligence. Information contained in this resource are the recommended sources for students to conduct research.
- Class: ENGLISH 80
- Instructor: L. Spaventa
- Assignment: Research Information on Intelligence
Task
Students must define, in their own words, intelligence. Following study of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences, Asimov's "Intelligence," Golman on E[motional]Q[uotient]. intelligence as a feature of culture, common sense.
Keywords
Finding materials online and in the library can require using a variety of different words. It is a good idea to write down as many words as you can think of before and during your research.
Good words for this project are
Ask your teacher, your librarians, your friends to help you think of other words for your topic.
Reference Sources - Print
Get some fast background on the First Amendment and Freedom of Speech in reference books, located behind the reference desk.
Reference Sources - Electronic
These resources are available online and may require your Pipeline account information.
Books
Search the library catalog for your topic
Articles
Search this topic AS A TOPIC in
Internet
Finding good websites for college research can be difficult and time-consuming. Below are some recommendations of quality sites and evaluating websites.
Human Intelligence
"This site includes biographical profiles of people who have influenced the development of intelligence theory and testing, in-depth articles exploring current controversies related to human intelligence, and resources for teachers." Features a time period index and articles on topics such as the role of standardized intelligence measures, birth order and intelligence, and the theory of multiple intelligences. From Indiana University. http://www.indiana.edu/~intell
MachineBrain.com: Robotics and Smart Machines view detail comment email this
Searchable subject index "provides news and information on robotic technology, artificial intelligence, and other subjects related to smart machines." Additional topics include robot competition, building robots, robot animals, LEGO® Mindstorm, and virtual reality. http://www.machinebrain.com/ Topics: Computers, Technology Last updated Apr 17, 2002
If you look for websites on your own, use the C.A.R.S. system explained hereto test if the sites are credible.
