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Tools for Researching in the Library

This resource, created by Paula Clemmons, MLIS, provides a comprehensive guide to researching effectively in a library setting. It covers essential methods of teaching research skills, including the Big6 and the Independent Investigative Method (IIM). Key steps in the research process are highlighted: topic identification, goal setting, outlining, finding and evaluating resources (books, websites, databases), and citing sources. Additionally, it offers practical tips for using library resources and digital tools, ensuring students can navigate information efficiently and accurately.

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Tools for Researching in the Library

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  1. Tools for Researching in the Library Paula Clemmons, MLIS Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Lake Charles, LA pclemmons@episcopaldayschool.org

  2. Methods of Teaching • Big 6 • IIM (Independent Investigative Method) • Using a variety of resources

  3. Steps to Researching • Identify and develop your topic • Setting a goal, create an outline, develop a direction • Find background information: use a variety of resources • Evaluate what you find • Cite your sources • The writing! *Summarized from an article from Cornell University: http://olinuris.library.cornell.edu/ref/research/skill1.htm

  4. Choosing a topic • General versus specific • Useful websites • PowerPoint to teach method • Disciplines • http://lassfair.wetpaint.com/page/Descriptions+of+Social+Studies+Disciplines

  5. What direction am I going? • Create an outline • Set a goal • Brainstorm what you know already • Ask yourself questions

  6. Finding background information • Books- review OPAC; teach how to use the public library’s website! • Internet- teach what kind of websites to use and NOT use • Subscription databases- World Book Online, EBSCO, Gale • How deep you go depends on your grade level

  7. Evaluating your information • Teach how to identify scholarly material • What makes a good website? • Organize your information– is there information you will not use?

  8. Citing your resources • Teaching it the old fashioned way– MLA style (or name your poison) • iPad apps make it fun! • Free websites that do it for: easybib.com, World Book Online, and many more!

  9. Wiki Work • http://toolsforresearch.wikispaces.com

  10. Scope & Sequence

  11. Files

  12. Websites

  13. Paula ClemmonsBishop Noland Episcopal Day SchoolLake Charles, LA • pclemmons@episcopaldayschool.org

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