Step 1: Access OverDrive
- Go to the
- Locate and open OverDrive
- Browse or search for a technology-related magazine
Example (optional): Hackercool Magazine January 2026 issue, Ethical Hacking As A Career Reality Check
Step 2: Select an Article
- Choose one article related to cybersecurity, hacking, privacy, or digital identity
Step 3: Create an MLA Citation
- Create a proper MLA citation for your article
- You may use:
Quick Tip: Evaluating Sources
You are not expected to be an expert yet. Just start by asking:
- Who created this content?
- Why was it created?
- Can I trust the information?
A short, thoughtful response is enough for this activity.
Step 4: Submit the Following
- A screenshot showing the article in OverDrive
- The MLA citation
- Short Responses (75150 words total)
- Article Summary:
- What is the title of the article and magazine?
- What is one key idea from the article?
- Connection to This Week:
- Identify one key term from this week (for example: cybersecurity, vulnerability, phishing, digital identity, or online reputation)
- Explain how it connects to the article or what lesson you learned from the article
- Credibility Check:
- Do you think this is a reliable source?
- Use one factor to explain your answer:
- author or publisher
- currency (is it up to date?)
- evidence or examples
- Article Summary:
Tip: A short demo video is provided to help you get started with OverDrive and MLA citations.
Watch: How to Find and Cite an Article
Use this short demo video as a guide. It shows how to:
- Access OverDrive through the VVC Library
- Find a technology magazine article
- Create an MLA citation using MyBib
Tip:
Watch this video before starting to help you complete the assignment.
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