1. Teaching Research Skills in Grade 7-12 Classrooms Through Technology Presenters Melinda Grimm Western Illinois University Laura Kieran Drake University

2. Researching & Writing Informational Text Common Core Standards Addressed: –RIT:6.3 Analyze ideas in text –RIT:6.7 Integrate info from different media or formats –W:6.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources & refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. –W:6.5 Process writing –W:6.6 Using tech to produce & publish –W:6.8 Gathering information

3. 1.Analyze samples of informational text form. a)Topics & details b)Organization c)Beginning/Ending d)Techniques for style/voice e)Help adopt terms (academic language) In print or Encyclopaedia Britannica

4. Academic Language  Academic language is:  the language used in the classroom and workplace  the language of text  the language assessments  the language of academic success  the language of power  Examples:  Draft  Polish  Source  Narrow down  Revise  Notes  Introduction

5. 2. Choose and narrow down a topic. (mini- lesson opportunity) 3. Create a list of possible research questions. (# related to age group) Essay Writing Guide – types of verbs ReadNRespond- Levels of questions 4. Consider audience, purpose, form & time

6. A Few Words About ……..  Audience – Who will read this?  Purpose – Are you writing to entertain? To inform? To persuade? As important as setting purpose to read – in fact, often influences decision about form  Form/genre – a report? a story? A letter? A poem? An essay? A journal?  Time – How much time does the writer have to create the document? What is the timeline? Most likely determines the length and depth

7. 5. Gathering sources and information 6. Recording information (data charts, note cards, other organizational options) and identify sources Write 2 Lite – good for notes (lined) Easy Writer Lite - good for notes (unlined) Tools4Students- Graphic organizers (Great opportunity for discussion of plagiarism)

8. 7. Composing/revising/editing Develop and organize notes (outline, chart, etc.) and draft paper Hint: draft only body first 8. Cite sources - synthesis of sources Teach in-text citations & bibliography EasyBib for iPad = free Easy APA Referencing -$1.99 Easy MLA Referencing -$1.99

9. 9. Add intro & ending Introduction - Announces topic, Catches interest, Preview Transitions - Words /expressions that move reader smoothly from one idea to the next Conclusion Restate main ideas/thesis- reminds reader Hints: -Look at examples in print -No new information -Often easier to write in revision stage

10. 10. Revise: Utilize revising checklist for rough draft & final draft, revise based on personal and external feedback- have others read to suggest revisions Hint: Read revised paper aloud to make sure paper flows smoothly & is free of major errors

11. 11. Edit, Polish, and Publish: Utilize editing checklist Have others read and edit paper. Write 2 Lite – good for notes (lined) Easy Writer Lite - good for notes (unlined) Tools4Students- Graphic organizers 12. Polish and Publish: Notebook FreeCafeBook SelfPub

12. Thank You for your Attendance! ~~~~~~~~ Contact info: Melinda Grimm - mj-grimm@wiu.edu Laura Kieran - laura.kieran@drake.edu