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Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race

Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race. Research Organization. Types of Resources used for Research. Print Resources Non-fiction books Encyclopedias Almanacs Dictionaries Atlases Magazines. Types of Resources Used for Research. Electronic Resources TPS databases Internet Websites

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Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race

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  1. Clinton Middle SchoolThe Amazing Race Research Organization

  2. Types of Resources used for Research • Print Resources • Non-fiction books • Encyclopedias • Almanacs • Dictionaries • Atlases • Magazines

  3. Types of Resources Used for Research • Electronic Resources • TPS databases • Internet Websites • Electronic Dictionaries • Electronic Encyclopedias • On-line Magazines

  4. TPS Databases Open Internet Explorer Go to: http://clinton.tulsaschools.org Click on Library Choose TPS Databases Use the links to begin your research. Nettrekker log in: Username: clistudent Password: student • http://www.tulsaschools.org/

  5. Big6 Checklist • Step 1: Task definition • What do I need to find out? • What are my options? • Step 2: Information-Seeking Strategies • What resources will I use? • Print and electronic resources • Step 3: Location and Access • Have I looked in OPAC? • Have I looked in the reference section? • Have I looked at search engines and online databases • Have I asked my librarian for help? Eisenberg/Berkowitz (1995). Big6 checklist. Highsmith, Inc., 2007.

  6. Step 4: Use of Information • I have used the different required resources. • I have recorded my resource information for my bibliography. • I have written the information in my own words. • Step 5: Synthesis • I have used good information and followed the format for my project. • Step 6: Evaluation • My final project meets my goals and those of my teacher.

  7. Fill in the Chart

  8. Big6 Assignment Organizer • Remember the 6 steps for good research!!

  9. Other Graphic Organizers • It really doesn’t matter what you choose, but choose one that suits your learning style!

  10. The Adventure Begins

  11. Select Your Team

  12. Choose Your Route • Get your research topic from Mrs. Gallagher and begin your research strategy.

  13. 1st Amazing Race TaskTask Definition • Using your organizational chart, define your information problem. • What is the question you need to answer? • What do you know, what do you need to learn?

  14. 2nd Amazing Race TaskInformation Seeking Strategies • Write a list of possible resources that you can use: • PRINT • Non-fiction books • Reference books • Newspaper or magazine • ELECTRONIC • TPS Databases • Websites

  15. 3rd Amazing Race TaskLocation and Access • Locate two resources that would give you good information for your research topic. • One Print • One Electronic • Write them on your organizational chart or worksheet • You may have several options for these resources. Don’t get sidetracked and take a ….

  16. BEWARE! of • Make sure that your resources have accurate, current and academic information that is appropriate to your topic! I will not accept the following: • Wikipedia • any blogs • strange websites • **Remember our previous lessons on acceptable resources for research….

  17. Find one fact about your topic from each resource. • Write it in your own words on your paper. 4th Amazing Race TaskUse of Information

  18. ROADBLOCK • Choose one team member to show me your resources and your written facts….

  19. Finish Line • After finishing each task, make sure that I sign off on it before you move to the next task. • It must be accurate and essential information for good research. • Each task is worth 10 points.

  20. You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.

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