1. Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core Presented by: Katy HillJanet JonesMedia Specialist Vance High SchoolHarding University High School CMS Instructional Technology Conference August 8-9, 2012

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3. Essential Question #1 How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills in our students? Evaluating website credibility Citing sources and preventing plagiarism Scoring the bibliography Organizing research Sharing "best sources"

4. Essential Question #2 How does EasyBib support Common Core State Standards? Evaluating sources of information Use of primary and secondary sources Framework for persuasive arguments with evidence Incorporates technology throughout research process Collaborative projects

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6. Evaluate Website Credibility Gives immediate feedback on the credibility of the source. Explains criteria used for credibility. Shows examples of credible, questionable, and not credible sources. EasyBib Website Evaluation Tutorial How can I tell if this website is any good?

7. Cite Sources and Prevent Plagiarism 1. Search for your source2. Verify or manually enter bibliographic data 3. Compile bibliography & export to Word How do I cite my sources?

8. Scoring the Bibliography: Ongoing Feedback 59 options 59 options Students can cite 59 different sources, encouraging a diverse research approach and proper accreditation Bibliography analysis/sharing Bibliography analysis/sharing Students gauge progress by checking "bib scores" and viewing teacher feedback What does my teacher think? How good is my Works Cited page?

9. Organizing Research in the Notebook EasyBib Notebook Tutorial How do I take notes and organize them into an outline?

10. Brainstorm and organize within the notebook Promotes brainstorming Develops organization Encourages big picture thinking Conceptualizes paper ideas and creates a paper trail to notes and sources Note Cards List view Outline

11. Sharing “Best Sources”: Social Research Search millions of EasyBib bibliographies.

12. Essential Questions 1.How can we cultivate critical information literacy skills? 1.How can EasyBib support Common Core State Standards?

13. Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core Presented by: Katy HillJanet JonesMedia Specialist Vance High SchoolHarding University High School CMS Instructional Technology Conference August 8-9, 2012