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Resources Resources RHS Media Center Website – may be accessed from the High School website under services. RHS Media Center Website – may be accessed from the High School website under services.

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Databases - Facts on File Databases - Facts on File Information, diagrams, charts, maps, experiments, and time lines related to science, history, geography, curriculum, guidance, health issues, and a world atlas. May be accessed from the Media Center website or remotely from home. Information, diagrams, charts, maps, experiments, and time lines related to science, history, geography, curriculum, guidance, health issues, and a world atlas. May be accessed from the Media Center website or remotely from home.

Databases - Facts on File Databases - Facts on File Remote access - User name Washington3 - Password township Remote access - User name Washington3 - Password township In facts on file database click on In facts on file database click on Bloom's Literary Reference Online, Bloom's Literary Reference Online,Bloom's Literary Reference OnlineBloom's Literary Reference Online type “To Kill A Mockingbird” in search box, hit enter. type “To Kill A Mockingbird” in search box, hit enter.

MLA - Citation Gonzalez, Chris. "justice in To Kill a Mockingbird." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 16 Oct Gonzalez, Chris. "justice in To Kill a Mockingbird." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 16 Oct

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Web Evaluation Web Evaluation Evaluating Information - A Guide to Websites. Evaluating Information - A Guide to Websites. TING-INFORMATION-A-GUIDE-TO-WEBSITES TING-INFORMATION-A-GUIDE-TO-WEBSITES

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Evaluating Web Sites: Criteria and Tools – Cornell University Library

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A process approach to information, technology and research.

The Big 6 The Big 6 was developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. The Big 6 was developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz. It is the most widely-known and widely-used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. It is the most widely-known and widely-used approach to teaching information and technology skills in the world. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks. The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information to specific needs and tasks.

1. Task Definition Define the information problem. Define the information problem. Identify the information needed in order to complete the task. Identify the information needed in order to complete the task. –What am I supposed to do? –What information do I need in order to do this?

1. Task Definition (Example) First, I have to determine my task. First, I have to determine my task. My assignment is to do a research paper on To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s. My assignment is to do a research paper on To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s. I choose to do a thesis statement and paper about To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s. I choose to do a thesis statement and paper about To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s.

1. Task Definition (Example) Second, I must determine what kind of information I need to complete my task. Second, I must determine what kind of information I need to complete my task. What are some potential questions I might ask about To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s.. What are some potential questions I might ask about To Kill A Mockingbird Topic’s.. –Who was Harper Lee ? –Where did she live? –What did she do? –Did she have any unique characteristics?

2. Information Seeking Strategies Determine the range of possible sources (brainstorm) Determine the range of possible sources (brainstorm) Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources) Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities (select the best sources) –What are the possible sources? –Which are the best?

2. Information Seeking Strategies (Example) Where can I find information about To Kill a Mockingbird? Where can I find information about To Kill a Mockingbird? –Textbook –Internet –Electronic Databases –Books –Teacher –Librarian –Magazines/Periodicals

2. Information Seeking Strategies (Example) Which of these sources are my best options to find information on To Kill A Mockingbird? Which of these sources are my best options to find information on To Kill A Mockingbird? Use books, electronic databases and some Internet sites for historical topics. Use books, electronic databases and some Internet sites for historical topics. Use magazines, periodicals, and some Internet sites for current events. Use magazines, periodicals, and some Internet sites for current events.

3. Location and Access Locate sources (intellectually and physically) Locate sources (intellectually and physically) Find information within sources Find information within sources –Where is each source? –Where is the information in each source?

3. Location and Access (Example) Where can I find the sources I have identified? Where can I find the sources I have identified? –School Library –Public Library –Personal Library –Classroom Resources –Computers/Internet

3. Location and Access (Example) If I use the Internet, a database or library catalog, what are the best keywords for me to use? If I use the Internet, a database or library catalog, what are the best keywords for me to use? –To Kill A Mockingbird –Harper Lee

4. Use of Information Engage (read, hear, view, touch) the information in a source Engage (read, hear, view, touch) the information in a source Extract relevant information from a source Extract relevant information from a source –How can I best use each source? –What information is each source is useful?

4. Use of Information (Example) Now that I have found my information, what am I going to do with it? Now that I have found my information, what am I going to do with it? –Take notes on note cards –Take notes on notebook paper –Take notes using a word processor –Take notes using a graphic organizer –Use a tape recorder, video or digital camera

5. Synthesis Organize information from multiple sources Organize information from multiple sources Present the information Present the information –How can I organize all the information? –How can I present the result?

5. Synthesis (Example) Once I have all my information, how will I present my final results? (Remember the task definition in Big6 #1) Once I have all my information, how will I present my final results? (Remember the task definition in Big6 #1) –Written Paper –Oral Presentation with Visual Aids (Posters, Models, Costumes, etc.) –Multimedia Presentation (PowerPoint) –Performance

6. Evaluation Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency) Judge the information problem-solving process (efficiency) –Is the task completed? –How can I do things better?

6. Evaluation (Example) Prior to submitting my final project, I need to evaluate it myself to make sure I have met all the requirements. Prior to submitting my final project, I need to evaluate it myself to make sure I have met all the requirements. –Does my final project match the task I defined in Big6 #1? –Does the information I found in Big6 #4 match the information I said I needed in Big6 #1? –Did I cite my sources? –Is my work neat? –Is my work complete? –Am I proud of my work?

Thank you It’s always best to start with your Teacher, or Librarian if you have any questions; or don’t know where to begin. It’s always best to start with your Teacher, or Librarian if you have any questions; or don’t know where to begin.