preparing high school students for college level research

• Marketing library tools to teachers and students

• Preparing students for the rigors of college research

• Building a framework for research skills from 9th - 12th gr.

• Best practices for researching with online tools/resources

Preparing High School Students for College Level Research

Klaudia JanekIB Teacher-Librarian

Extended Essay Coordinator

International AcademyBloomfield Hills, Michigan

Jessica GilcreastSchool Librarian

Bedford High SchoolBedford, New Hampshire

Guest Speakers

Marketing Your Library Tools to Teachers and Students

Classroom Presentations!

Class presentations reach the teacher AND students!

• This is how word spreads about classroom collaboration between teachers and librarians

• Suggestions:• Share presentations• Provide paper or electronic handouts

Preparing Students for the Rigors of College Research

Each Subject Area Has a Research Methodology

Librarians should be catering to these differences!

• Subject area teachers teach these methodologies• Librarians build on that knowledge• IB schools have Theory of Knowledge• Extended Essay + TOK + subject area

Building a Framework For 9th – 12th Grade

Ideas For Framework – 9th Grade

9th grade (should reflect your library curriculum)

Basic website evaluationTRAILSIntro to databasesIntro to your library catalogIntro to citationsHighlighting and annotating informational texts

Ideas For Framework – 10th Grade

10th grade(should reflect your library curriculum)

Advanced database researchUtilizing library resources

• Remind students about your citation tools, turnitin.com, Boolean searching, etc.

Review of MLA/APA citation stylesPlagiarism lesson plan

Ideas For Framework – 11th Grade

11th grade (should reflect your library curriculum)

Even more database resources!Exploring different ebook platformsAdvanced OPAC searchingAdvanced referencing and citingChicago style introducedMaintaining academic integrity

Ideas For Framework – 12th Grade

12th grade (should reflect your library curriculum)

College level database researchDewey vs. Library of Congress

• preparing for universityInterlibrary loan/WorldcatCollege level referencing and citingAcademic integrity in your futureConducting research in a chosen subject area

• EE or other Capstone project

Best Practicesfor Researching with Online

Tools and Resources

Best Practice #1

Investigating an Issue vs.

Writing a Report

Best Practice #2

An independent experience to develop transferable skills:

• research• critical thinking• resilience and self-motivation

These skills are communicated in a piece of academic writing and are valued at the

university level and by future employers!

Best Practice #3

Librarians help students • Reflect• Evaluate research decisions • Deal with challenges during the research process

Links to Resources

• International Baccalaureate

• International Academy Virtual Library

• Bedford High School Library

• Help with Research & Reports (Elementary School)• Research Guides and Worksheets

• Help with Research & Reports (Middle & High School)• Research Guides and Worksheets

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