preparing high school students for college level research
DESCRIPTION
Learn best practices in helping students learn the process of researching – from understanding databases, to picking the right online resources, to using citations for credit. Learn why the skills or researching and using databases is so important to high school students and how they will be able to carry these skills into their college years.TRANSCRIPT
• 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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