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Information Search

Wayzata High School Media Center. Information Search. Jim Peterson, Media Specialist. Presentation Focus The focus of this presentation is an introduction to some of the tools available on the Media Resources Links Page . http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/8570.

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  1. Wayzata High School Media Center Information Search Jim Peterson, Media Specialist

  2. Presentation Focus The focus of this presentation is an introduction to some of the tools available on the Media Resources Links Page. http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/8570

  3. When beginning any Information Search it’s a good idea to review the steps of the Big6 .

  4. 1.Task Definition—in school a teacher will give a research project packet describing the task. 2.Information Seeking Strategies– what are the possible types of information sources? Information Search Steps Click for a list of ideas

  5. 3.Location and Access—begin identifying and looking at possible sources that will work for your project. 4. Use of Information—pull specific information from sources.

  6. 5.Synthesis—bring thesis, notes, quotes, ideas together into a final project for print out or presentation. 6.Evaluation—self evaluation of the project. What went well? What did not go well? Did I follow the assignment task? WHS Style Guide Civics Blue Skills Packet

  7. Media Links Page http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/8570 The following slides will look at links available on this page that tie directly to Civics While it will be easy to find information, the reading level of the information will vary. When you find a source do a quick read to see if you understand what is written.

  8. Passwords are needed for remote access. The password slips are available in the Media Center and are located by the Circulation Desk. Your teacher may provide them in the research packet.

  9. It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers. Tier 1: Points of View Student Resources in Context SIRS Issues Researcher Newsstand Complete Tier 2: USA.gov Student Research Center Student Edition Tier 3: EBSCOhost--all databases Gale Infotrac Power Search-- all databases ebooks: EBSCO, ELM, Gale and Via

  10. It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers. Tier 1: Points of View Student Resources in Context SIRS Issues Researcher Newsstand Complete Tier 2: USA.gov Student Research Center Student Edition Tier 3: EBSCOhost--all databases Gale Infotrac Power Search all databases ebooks: EBSCO, ELM Gale and Via

  11. T1: Points of View. Click Points of View to get a search window.

  12. T1: Points of View Either: - click Advanced Search -enter your topic -click on a pre-made folder.

  13. T1: Points of View Advanced Search Screen Enter Key Words Click Full Text Select Lexile Readability Range General Lexile ranges Grade 8: 1000 to 1100 Grade 9: 1050 to 1150 Grade 10: 1100 to 1200 Grade 11 & 12: 1100 to 1300

  14. T1: Points of View Results Points of View Editorial is the default tab. Click the All Results tab.

  15. T1: Points of View Article Print, email, save/download, listen

  16. T1: Student Resources in Context Click on Student Resources in Context to get a search window.

  17. T1: Student Resources in Context Either: -select Advanced Search -enter your topic -click on Topics

  18. T1: SRIC Advanced Search Options Enter search topic Click Full Text Limit by date Lexile Level 1050-1150

  19. T1: SRIC Advanced Search Article Options download email print translate listen

  20. T1: SIRS Issues Researcher Click on SIRS Issues Researcher to get a search window.

  21. T1: SIRS Issues Researcher—direct link. Research Tools are worth a look. Access through the Leading Issues topics list.

  22. T1: SIRS Issues Researcher Search by: -Advanced Search -Issues Researcher -Leading Issues -Top Ten

  23. T1: SIRS Researcher: Advanced Search Full text Lexile range 1050--1150

  24. T1: SIRS Search Results Print Translate Email Related Subjects

  25. T1: Newsstand Complete Click on Newsstand Complete to get a search window.

  26. T1: Newsstand Complete Newsstand Complete provides access to 752 newspapers from across the country and around the world including the Star Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press and St. Cloud Times. The database is updated daily but it does take articles a couple of days to appear.

  27. T1: Newsstand Complete Advanced Search Click for Full text articles only. Set a date to limit results.

  28. T1: Newsstand Complete Advanced Search Translate Email Print Cite

  29. It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers. Tier 1: Points of View Student Resources in Context SIRS Issues Researcher Newsstand Complete Tier 2: USA.gov click Student Research Center click Student Edition Tier 3: EBSChost--all databases Gale Infotrac Power Search-- all databases ebooks: EBSCO, ELM, Gale and Via

  30. It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers. Tier 1: Points of View Opposing Viewpoints in Context SIRS Issues Researcher Newsstand Complete Tier 2: USA.gov Student Research Center Student Edition Tier 3: EBSChost--all databases click Gale Infotrac Power Search --all databases click ebooks: EBSCO, ELM, Gale, and Via

  31. Citing the sources you consult and use is very important. A bibliography maker guidance tool such as Easybib makes the job easier. Create an Easybib account while at school to receive the school version of Easybib. Once your account is made you can use it anywhere. http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/8570 Many of the databases featured in this presentation create the citation for you. Simply copy and paste into Google Docs or Word. Some people have found the bibliography maker in Word to be user friendly as well.

  32. Web Site Evaluation After using the resources available to you on the Media Links page you might still need to surf the net for additional source material. There are a variety of search engines and directories available. How do you know if the material that comes in a search is trust worthy or bogus? Here is a simple tool that works. RADCAB Relevancy, Appropriateness, Detail, Currency, Authority, Bias

  33. It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers. Tier 1: Points of View Student Resources in Context SIRS Issues Researcher Newsstand Complete Tier 2: USA.gov Student Research Center Student Edition Tier 3: EBSCOhost--all databases Gale Infotrac Power Search all databases ebooks: EBSCO, ELM, Gale and Via

  34. The End Happy Searching! Media Center personnel are available to help and answer questions. Passwords are at the Circulation Desk.

  35. Books Magazines Newspapers Audio Video Interview Blogs Click box to go back.

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