Where do you get your information for Science Olympiad?

[EpicFailOlympian]

Yes, the internet is helpful, but it runs with the risk of inaccuracy. Even if the information is accurate, its really hard to locate. "Topeka(Google's new name)" it and you will find millions of hits... Where do you find your information?

[Celeste]

I recommend the [wiki][/wiki].

[junexia]

for some events, you can get high school or college textbooks that can give u a lot of good basic information. also, just books in general...and of course, soinc.org and the training handouts are very helpful. thats all i can think of for now, but you could also ask ur coaches for resources, or other team members if they have any ideas

[EpicFailOlympian]

I recommend the [wiki][/wiki].

But the Wiki doesn't give everything you need to know...Where else?

[soobsession]

I find my information mostly from the web. Though I also use books from the library, or anywhere else. They don't even have to be textbooks or field guides. Today, I stumbled upon a book called "The Dangerous Book for Boys". It happened to have some information on dinosaurs in it. Also, use magazines, newspapers, the TV. A whole page of my DP test was on comparing and contrasting the Chilean and Haiti earthquakes. Well, whaddya know, CBS gave me a nice, detailed description of the Chilean earthquake, damage, and mechanisms that were at work when that happened a couple days before. I took notes on that and out of curiosity, decided to take a look at the Haiti earthquake as well. I medaled in the event. Just keep your eyes and ears open for resources, even if they are from the most unexpected places.

[walkingstyx]

Well, that works sometimes, but you have to get lucky. I use Wikipedia, which has the benefit of one result, like the Scio wiki, but which goes into specifics on whatever you want. Also, if you need more, you can always try the recommended resources on the nationals website under each individual event. Sometimes you can get away with textbooks, but for events like time and physics this year, no single book is really enough.

[zyzzyva980]

The Wiki was a great help on Dynamic Planet, my notes look great. I also get stuff from the official websites (i.e. nws.noaa.gov for meteorology, etc.)

[paleonaps]

I find my information mostly from the web. Though I also use books from the library, or anywhere else. They don't even have to be textbooks or field guides. Today, I stumbled upon a book called "The Dangerous Book for Boys". It happened to have some information on dinosaurs in it. Also, use magazines, newspapers, the TV. A whole page of my DP test was on comparing and contrasting the Chilean and Haiti earthquakes. Well, whaddya know, CBS gave me a nice, detailed description of the Chilean earthquake, damage, and mechanisms that were at work when that happened a couple days before. I took notes on that and out of curiosity, decided to take a look at the Haiti earthquake as well. I medaled in the event. Just keep your eyes and ears open for resources, even if they are from the most unexpected places.

I have that book. I love it.