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1 Loving Your Library Ms. Boreland’s guide to research and writing excellence

2 Getting the tools  You need to learn to use a complex set of skills in order to conduct accurate and useful research and communicate your understanding in written form.  Read each task carefully, think for yourself first, attempt the activity and if you are still confused ask ME for help. Enjoy!!

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4 Before you start Make sure you use a dictionary to understand the meaning of each word in the question that you are trying to answer Make sure you use a dictionary to understand the meaning of each word in the question that you are trying to answer You are responsible for keeping your work neat and organised. Use the headings and sub-headings from the slideshow and complete each task in your work book, OR, ask your teacher for worksheets to complete. You are responsible for keeping your work neat and organised. Use the headings and sub-headings from the slideshow and complete each task in your work book, OR, ask your teacher for worksheets to complete. Think about what you can do – don’t panic Think about what you can do – don’t panic

5 The internet has a lot of information that is available in one place. Task 1 – Quick as you can 1. Create your own research question about an ancient civilization 2. Time how long it takes you to find and record the title and author of 4 print resources 3. Now, time how long it takes you to locate and record the URL’s for 4 appropriate internet sources on this topic 4. Identify which method was the most efficient and explain why you think this was the case.

6  Locating sources is the first step.  Now you must decide whether the author can be trusted (reliability) and if the source will actually help answer your question (usefulness). Task 2 – It’s okay to be picky 1. Using the sources from the previous task, click the button below and complete the check list for each source 2. Now, compare your findings and rank the sources from 1 to 8. 1 = useful and reliable 8 = irrelevant and untrustworthy

7 1. Who is the author and what are his/her qualifications? – R - 2. Is the source: selling a product (.com); a government publication (.gov); educational (.edu); or produced by another organisation (.org)? - R - 3. Does the source have a bibliography/reference list? – R - 4. Does the source refer to other authors, statistics, dates charts or images? – R - 5. Does the source have information that answers my question or does it only contain general information? – U -

8 Reading for research is not like reading for pleasure. To conduct your research efficiently you must always read with a purpose and ensure that you record important information (note making) and the reference details of each source (bibliography)

9 Once you have located a suitable resource you need to ensure that you understand what you are reading and that you take notes. 1. read the headings and sub-headings 2. look at the images and diagrams 3. read the first and last sentence of each paragraph 4. scan the text for unfamiliar words (use a dictionary) 5. NOW, read the whole text and take notes - record the name of the source, key dates, ideas, statistics, names and events AVIOD COPYING CHUNKS OF TEXT. IF YOU DO COPY A SEQUENCE OF WORDS OR WHOLE SENTENCES, MAKE SURE YOU USE “QUOTATION MARKS”.

10 While you are making notes, you must also record an annotated bibliography 1. Bibliography = author, title/URL, publisher, date of publication/access 2. Annotation = 2 to 4 sentences, after each bibliography entry, explaining what the source is and how it helped your research Try Task 3 - Notable Personalities

11  Select an individual from ancient history that interests you: 1. Use an appropriate research strategy to find at least 2 useful and reliable sources on the individual 2. Use the reading guidelines to understand and make notes from each text 3. Record an annotated bibliography including each source

12 At last!! You are now allowed to write up your research findings! But wait!... You must select the appropriate format (text type), make sure that your work meets the marking criteria, and remember spelling and grammar.

13 Usually, your teacher will tell you what text type they are expecting. So, don’t be creative here, just do what they ask for. Text types can be tricky because they involve rules and conventions that must be learned. Click on the button below for a brief list.

14 …and the text types are …  Recount – written in the past tense; retells a series of events  Report – introduction, sub-headings, information, recommendations/conclusion  Narrative – setting, characters, conflict/dilemma, complication, climax, resolution  Essay – introduction, argument based on evidence, conclusion  Diary entry – draws on empathy and emotion, an individual’s perspective  Letter – date, greeting, recount/issue, complimentary close  Feature article – eye-catching heading, introduction, discussion/detail, conclusion  Procedure – a sequence that must be followed to achieve a specific outcome  Webpage – headings, sub-heading, hyperlinks, images  Review/reflection – critical evaluation written from the perspective of the reviewer  Extended response – paragraphs, brief description or evaluation  Short answer – a name, date or statistic

15 Plagiarism is about protecting the rights of those who have worked hard to produce valuable, reliable work Referencing and selecting your own words are the only ways to ensure that you avoid serious academic and legal penalties Referencing  include an annotated bibliography  identify all copied work with “quotation marks”  use a referencing system such as footnotes or in text referencing to indicate the use of another writer’s ideas

16 O.K. You have found reliable and useful sources, made accurate notes, recorded an annotated bibliography, used the appropriate text type and ensured that your writing is not plagiarised. NOW YOU MUST EDIT YOUR WORK FOR ERRORS IN SENTENCE STRUCTURE, SPELLING AND GRAMMER, and CHECK THAT YOUR WORK MEETS THE MARKING CRITERIA AND. (Tip: read your work backwards to check spelling) Remember: you will get the marks that your final submission deserves.

17 Now for the finale… Task 4 – Show-off you new skills Use all of the skills that you have gained to present your research on a feature, event or individual from ancient history. or individual from ancient history. You must include an annotated bibliography and submit your notes from at least 4 reliable sources. CLICK THE ARROW TO VIEW THE MARKING CRITERIA

18 Marking Criteria CriteriaMark Uses sophisticated language and appropriate text type. Includes accurate spelling and grammar. Submits comprehensive notes from reliable and useful sources. Includes an annotated bibliography. 9-10 Uses an appropriate text type and submits notes from reliable and useful sources. Includes an annotated bibliography. 6-8 Attempts to use an appropriate text type. Submits some notes from relevant sources. Attempts a bibliography. 3-5 Attempts a response to the task. 1-2

19 now you just need to remember and use your new skills


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