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Introduction |
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Notes
to Library Media Specialists |
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FINDS
Documents
Research Process Model, Student Tasks/Skills Chart - both in
pdf format |
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Forms
Forms and worksheets for use when planning with the FINDS model
- individual files
or all 5 documents (pdf or Word
format) |
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Teaching
Students to Use Finds |
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FINDS
Resources
CCRO, DDRO, poster, other handouts - all in pdf format |
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FINDS
Online Resources
Resources for each area of the FINDS model - Focus, Investigate,
Note, Develop, Score |
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FINDS
graphics
Download individual
graphics or the entire set (CCRO,
DDRO) |
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Related
Links
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- What
is my assignment or the information problem to be
solved?
- What
are my questions and/or thesis sentence?
- What
types of information will be needed?
- How
will I organize my search plan?
- What
keywords and alternate search terms would be best
for my topic?
- What
search terminology and techniques should I use?
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- What
criteria should I use to evaluate and select the information
sources?
- Where
are the sources located and what information does
each source provide?
- Where
is the information within each source and how do I
locate it?
- What
problems am I having in finding information and how
do I solve these problems?
- How
can I find what I need and respect the rights of others
to equal access to information?
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- What
criteria should I use to evaluate the information
I found?
- Does
the information I found relate to my topic and questions?
- How
do I take notes so that they are in my own words?
- Which
facts do I need to create a citation for each source?
- Do
I have facts from all points of view on my topic?
- Do
I have the information I need and is my research complete?
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- How
should I present the information to best share what
I learned with others?
- How
do I organize the notes for my final presentation?
- Have
I analyzed and used the information effectively?
- Are
my conclusions based on the research evidence?
- How
do I organize my citations into a bibliography and
what format will I use?
- How
do I integrate technology to enrich, publish, or present
my project?
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- What
criteria will I use to judge my product?
- Did
I present the information in the best way?
- Was
my research process efficient and effective?
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How could I improve my search process next time?
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