Information Literacy Support for Research- Student Links

1: Task Definition- Complete prior to research in library or on Internet 1.1 Define the problem/purpose/topic. 1.2. Identify information needed to complete the task or solve the problem. 2: Information Seeking Strategies- Complete prior to research in library or on Internet Online Books using Online Card Catalog Scholarly Databases- FirstSearch, EBSCO (Logins on Intranet- S:\Databases_Library\logins.doc) Selecting and Locating the Best Sources 2.1 Brainstorm a list of all possible sources of information that may help answer the questions under 1-Task Definition. Know your Information Sources 2.2 Review the list of sources above and narrow the sources by evaluating and selecting the best sources. Begin your research with these sources. 3: Location & Access Dewey Browse quick overview of the Dewey Decimal System Boolean Search Strategies Overview of Searching the Web with Search Engines, Subject Indexes, directories, meta-search tools. Scholarly sites-Infomine ; Invisible Web Directory ; NewsTrawler, Yahoo News/Media List. Search Box Strategies IMSA Search Engine Evaluation Wizard  Search Engines  How to Critically Evaluate Web Information 3.1. Locate the sources and write the location of each source 3.1.a. Assess the reliability and validity of sources 3.2. Find the information within the source. 4: Use of Information Reading for Information Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing- Online Writing Lab Use Internet Explorer Copyright self test - scroll down and select COPYRIGHT link Plagiarism Self Test - scroll down and select PLAGIARISM link Plagiarism Review   K-12 Copyright Note Taking  Revise ALL citations based on style sheets- MLA Style and APA Style MLA Style Sheet Handout- download from server at S:\Databases_Library\MLA_Basics.doc Citation Machine(for books, internet sources) 4.1. Review information from selected sources and take notes 4.2. Gather key information and ideas 5: Synthesis- writing and creating your work- Content, Content, Content Writing Process Organizer 7-12 grade Presentation tips, Poster tips- Creating and Presenting What You Know 5.1 Organize from a variety of sources. 5.2 Create and present information 6: Evaluation Evaluation Checklists 6.1. Judge the product (paper, presentation, speech, poster, etc.) 6.2. Judge the information problem solving process Based on Big6 and work developed from the following site: Big6™ Writing Process Organizer for Grades 7-12 Support Materials Sample handouts- Oregon School Library Information System Annotated Links - web resources useful for Information Fluency skills in the classroom Tutorials with Support for Research Carrollton Information Literacy Home Teacher Support Materials- Online with links to support materials Student Research Handout/Worksheet