Exploring cyber bullying

Overview

Step 1: Access OverDrive

• Go to the VVC LibraryLinks to an external site.
• 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: MyBib Citation GeneratorLinks to an external site.

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 (75–150 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

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.