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Click on the icon for Destiny Quest on the school computer screen or type in http://destiny-1 If accessing from home, go to www.vusd.k12.ca.us and click on the Destiny link; then click on Madison Middle School You must create an account- you need your barcode number on your ID card and a password Click on Exit Quest (you must be logged in to see this option) at the top of the page Click on the HOME tab Find and click on the link for EBSCO Welcome to EBSCO- a reliable source for online information!

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Page 1: Click on the icon for Destiny Quest on the school computer screen or type in ://destiny-1 If accessing from home, go to

• Click on the icon for Destiny Quest on the school computer screen or type in http://destiny-1

• If accessing from home, go to www.vusd.k12.ca.us and click on the Destiny link; then click on Madison Middle School

• You must create an account- you need your barcode number on your ID card and a password

• Click on Exit Quest (you must be logged in to see this option) at the top of the page

• Click on the HOME tab

• Find and click on the link for EBSCO

Welcome to EBSCO- a reliable source for online information!

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Type in the user name and password for our school

(hint: look on your bookmark)

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Click on the History link

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Type “samurai” in the search box

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Click on the result you want to read. Always look for the words “full text” to read the entire article.

Notice how many results

Here are some related visual aids

Didn’t find what you want? Try the advanced search.

Notice how many results

Related information

Look for the words “full text” to read the article

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Create an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future referenceCreate an account to save articles for future reference

Once you have an account, you can save articles to read later

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Create an account!

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Click on “add to folder” and this article will be saved in your folder (if you are signed in!)

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Now you are ready to read your article and take notes!

Use this feature for your bibliography

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Be sure to use Cornell-style notes as you read the articles about your subject.

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This screen will pop up with citation choices. High schools in Vista use MLA style.

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Highlight to copy citation, then paste into your document.

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Remember…•You can access Destiny from home by going to www.vusd.k12.ca.us•Once you are in Destiny Quest- exit Quest and click on Home tab to get to EBSCO link•Create an account for BOTH Destiny and EBSCO