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Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core

Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core. Presented by: Katy Hill Janet Jones Media Specialist Media Specialist Vance High School Harding University High School. C.M.S. Media Services Wiki September 2012. Essential Question:.

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Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core

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  1. Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core Presented by: Katy Hill Janet Jones Media Specialist Media Specialist Vance High School Harding University High School C.M.S. Media Services Wiki September 2012

  2. Essential Question: How does EasyBib cultivate criticalinformation literacy skills in our students? • Learn-while-you-cite process • Diverse research approach • Evaluation of website credibility • Bibliography analysis • Organization of research • Collaborative sharing of "best sources"

  3. Cite Sources and Prevent Plagiarism How do I credit my sources? 1. Search for your source 2. Verify or manually enter bibliographic data 3. Compile bibliography & export to Word Autocite 22+ Sources Tutorial (0:52)

  4. Evaluate Website Credibility How do I know if this website is any good? Gives immediate feedback on the credibility of the top 50% of websites cited. Explains credibility criteria so that students can properly evaluate sources on their own. Showsexamples of credible, questionable, and not credible sources. EasyBib Website Evaluation Tutorial (2:05)

  5. Scoring & Sharing the Bibliography:Ongoing Feedback What does my teacher think? How good is my Works Cited page? Variety of SourcesStudents can cite 59 types of sources, encouraging a diverse research approach and proper accreditation. Bibliography AnalysisScores help students gauge progress. (In bibliography view, click on Analysis.) Share and CommentProvides students with teacher and peer feedback. Sharing Tutorial (1:13) Commenting Tutorial (1:06)

  6. OrganizingResearch in the Notebook How do I take notes and organize them into an outline? Note Cards • Directly linked to sources • Fields for quote, paraphrase, comment and more • Multiple options for organizing • Visual and list viewing options Outline • Organizes writing process • Includes thesis statement • Link notes to outline bullets Using Bullets Tutorial (0:57) Notes Tied to Bullets Tutorial (0:42) New Note Tutorial (1:43)

  7. Sharing “Best Sources”:Social Research Click here to search citations of otherEasyBib users.

  8. NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE SOON! • School Analytics* • Cumulative users • Citations and bibliographies created • Notes and outlines created • Progress checker* • Search for students via first name, last name, or email address • Check status of students' bibliographies and provide feedback by adding comments *Administrative accounts are necessary to access above features

  9. Essential Question: How does EasyBib support Common Core State Standards? • Provides framework for persuasive arguments backed by evidence • Incorporates technology throughout the research process • Helps evaluate sources of information • Supports use of primary and secondary sources • Collaborative projects

  10. Using EasyBib to Synch Research with Common Core Presented by: Katy Hill Janet Jones Media Specialist Media Specialist Vance High School Harding University High School C.M.S. Media Services Wiki September 2012

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