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The 9 th Grade Research Assignment

The 9 th Grade Research Assignment. Information Sources The Library Media Center Web Page Michigan Electronic Library. “In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.”. ~~~~Neil Armstrong. Learning Targets.

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The 9 th Grade Research Assignment

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  1. The 9th Grade Research Assignment Information Sources The Library Media Center Web Page Michigan Electronic Library

  2. “In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.” ~~~~Neil Armstrong

  3. Learning Targets • The student will identify types of information needed. • The student will consider and prioritize possible sources of information. • The student will identify subject headings and key words relevant to his research topic.

  4. Learning in the Library Media Center • Students will effectively utilize the subscription databases to complete the research assignment. • Students will gain an understanding of the purpose of electronic databases. • Students will develop effective search strategies to find new information

  5. Learning Targets The student will: • Locate and access a variety of sources in different formats independently • Use skim and scan strategies independently to effectively determine relevant information • Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of information by comparing multiple sources and analyzing them for point of view and bias • Select effective note-taking and information-organizing techniques to record information and essential citation details while accessing print or electronic resources • Identify and request information from reliable sources to support the research plan

  6. A Starting Point • The Library Media Center Web Page • http://nwmaltz.weebly.com

  7. www.nwmaltz.weebly.com

  8. The Online Encyclopedia Worldbookonline User ID: Builders Password: Makers

  9. Define: database • electronic database - (computer science) a database that can be accessed by computers, computer database, electronic information service, on-line database • database - an organized body of related information

  10. Definition of database • da·ta·base [dey-tuh-beys] noun1.a comprehensive collection of related data, plural of datum(asinglepieceofinformation,asafact,statistic,orcode;anitem of data), organized for convenient access, generally in a computer.

  11. Database • a usually large collection of data organized especially for rapid search and retrieval (as by a computer) • A database is a collection of information that is organized so that it can easily be accessed, managed, and updated. In one view, databases can be classified according to types of content: • bibliographic, full-text, numeric, and images.

  12. Opposing Viewpoints Database • http://www.gale.cengage.com/media/training/In_Context/viewpoints_search/viewpoints_search.htm

  13. How do you locate the electronic databases? At school At home 24/7 Using the library web page www.nwmaltz.weebly.com

  14. The Password is important. Pilots

  15. Gale Virtual Reference Librarya collection of eBooks Other related databases

  16. Sweet Search – a search engine for students http://www.sweetsearch.com/

  17. WordsmythExplore. Discover. Create http://new.wordsmyth.net/

  18. WordsmythExplore. Discover. Create

  19. Information What is it? What are the characteristics of quality information sources?

  20. Accuracy, Currency, Relevance, Comprehensiveness/Completeness, Objectivity, Value, Accessibility, Presentation, Authority, Expertise Characteristics of information of quality

  21. Citation Guides • www.nwmaltz.weebly.com

  22. What search method was not presented in this class? Answer

  23. Need help with your topic and your research? Email: nmaltz@delasallehs.com

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