information search wayzata high school media center jim peterson, media specialist
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Information Search
Wayzata High School Media Center
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
When beginning any Information Search it’s a good idea to review
the steps of the Big6 .
Information Search Steps
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? Click for a list of ideas
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.
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
Media Links Pagehttp://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.
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.
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
It may be helpful to think of searching by tiers.
Tier 1: Points of View
Student Resources in Context
SIRS Issues Researcher
Newsstand CompleteTier 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
Click Points of View to get a search window.
T1: Points of View.
T1: Points of View
Either:
- click Advanced Search
-enter your topic
-click on a pre-made folder.
Enter Key Words
Click Full Text
Select Lexile Readability Range
General Lexile rangesGrade 8: 1000 to 1100 Grade 9: 1050 to 1150 Grade 10: 1100 to 1200 Grade 11 & 12: 1100 to 1300
T1: Points of View Advanced Search Screen
T1: Points of View Results
Points of View Editorial is the default tab. Click the All Results tab.
Print, email, save/download, listen
T1: Points of View Article
Click on Student Resources in Context to get a search window.
T1: Student Resources in Context
T1: Student Resources in Context
Either:
-select Advanced Search
-enter your topic
-click on Topics
T1: SRIC Advanced Search Options
Enter search topic
Click Full Text
Limit by date
Lexile Level 1050-1150
T1: SRIC Advanced Search Article Options
download
translate
listen
T1: SIRS Issues Researcher
Click on SIRS Issues Researcher to get a search window.
T1: SIRS Issues Researcher—direct link.
Research Tools are worth a look.
Access through the Leading Issues topics list.
Search by:
-Advanced Search
-Issues Researcher
-Leading Issues
-Top Ten
T1: SIRS Issues Researcher
T1: SIRS Researcher: Advanced Search
Full text
Lexile range 1050--1150
T1: SIRS Search Results
PrintTranslate
EmailRelated Subjects
T1: Newsstand Complete
Click on Newsstand Complete to get a search window.
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.
T1: Newsstand Complete Advanced Search
Click for Full text articles only.
Set a date to limit results.
T1: Newsstand Complete Advanced Search
TranslateEmailPrintCite
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 EditionTier 3: EBSChost--all databases
Gale Infotrac Power Search-- all databases
ebooks: EBSCO, ELM, Gale and Via
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
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.
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
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
The End
Happy Searching!
Media Center personnel are available to help and answer questions.
Passwords are at the Circulation Desk.
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