LS 5443 Persuasive Presentation Fall Dr. Moreillon Library Lessons from Lisa BrackenSquires & June Jack0 Location… location… location…. ???

RESEARCH – PRESENTATION – EVALUATION INFORMATION

 Family histories provide an insight into cultural and personal identity- (Social Studies)  Human survival is connected to understanding the continual changing nature of the Earth- (Science)  Basketball is traced across the ages- (Language Arts/History)

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Task Definition What questions can you ask to narrow the topic? How will you start?

Stop: Think: Reflect: What needs to be done? What does your teacher want you to do? What information do you need? Write a list of questions so you know what information to look for:  Step 1

Information-Seeking Strategies  Where will you look for information?  Where will you find reliable sources? Now choose your sources.

Stop: Make a list of all the possible sources of information (such as books and web sites). Think: Put a check mark beside each item to which you have access and are able to use. Make a list: Step 2

Reflect: Do you know where to find your sources? Ask your librarian for help if needed! Step 2

Location and Access Locate information intellectually and physically. Find information within your sources.

Locate information intellectually and physically. Do you know where to go for information?  school or public library  online resources and databases Step 3

Stop: Who will you approach when you need assistance? Think: Do you know how to: use your library catalog system at school or in the community? use your library skills to locate books and materials in the library? Step 3

Find information within your sources. Stop and Think: Do you know how to use: a glossary a table of contents a web menu an appendix or index Reflect: Ask for help when needed! Step 3

Stop and Think: Do you know how to search the catalog database by:  Keyword  Subject  Author  Title Are you savvy with your Internet skills? Reflect: Can you evaluate a print source or website? Step 3

CHOOSING A SEARCH ENGINE Step 3

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Do you know how to use other databases?

Can you find useful resources in your school? Step 3

Stop and Think:  How will you distinguish fact from opinion?  How will you present and cite your sources? Step 3

Use & Synthesis of Information Stop: It’s time to put the information together! Think: How does the information answer or solve the problem?

Reflection Evaluate the results and process.  Are you happy with the final result?  What will you do differently next time?

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