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• Introduction
• Notes to Library Media Specialists
• FINDS Documents
Research Process Model, Student Tasks/Skills Chart - both in pdf format
• Forms
Forms and worksheets for use when planning with the FINDS model - individual files or all 5 documents (pdf or Word format)
• Teaching Students to Use Finds
• FINDS Resources
CCRO, DDRO, poster, other handouts - all in pdf format
• FINDS Online Resources
Resources for each area of the FINDS model - Focus, Investigate, Note, Develop, Score
• FINDS graphics
Download individual graphics or the entire set (CCRO, DDRO)
• Related Links
° American Association of School Librarians Resource Guides
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
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SUNLINK presents online resources to support the Florida Research Model
F I N D S
Focus Investigate Note Develop Score
on the information need resources to look for an answer and evaluate facts information into knowledge for presentation your presentation and search
Click on each of the underlined words above to see annotations for the corresponding tools listed below.
Define the Research Topic Boolean Machine Hints About Print Products & Assessments (Elementary) Products & Assessments (Elementary)
Topic-O-Rama Think Tank Critical Evaluation Resources Products & Assessments (Secondary) Products & Assessments (Secondary)
Determine the Information Requirements Graphic Organizers Evaluating Internet Resources Show & Tell - Stand & Deliver Presentation Rubric
Curious Cat Research Organizer (PDF) 8 page booklet (size 5.5x8.5) Exploratree
(beta) 		ICYouSee Thesis Builder Multimedia Self-Evaluation
Curious Cat Research Organizer (PDF) 5 pages (size 8.5x11) Teens' Locker Evaluating Quality Checklist ABC's of the Writing Process  
Diggity Dog Research Organizer (PDF) 2 pages (size 14x8.5) iTools Parts of a Book - I Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
FINDS Research Organizer (PDF) 8 page booklet (size 5.5x8.5) SUNLINK Parts of a Book - II Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
FINDS Research Organizer (PDF) 4 pages (size 8.5x11) Four Nets for Better Searching Avoiding Plagiarism (PDF) Microsoft Word Templates
FINDS
Pocket Pal		 Information Fluency Project: Tools & Wizards Copyright Build Your Own Webpage
FINDS
Mini-poster
(PDF) 1 page (size 8.5x11)		 Findspot Digital Index Cards Computerized Speech Writer
 FINDS Model
Student Skills (PDF)		 Invisible Web Databases PowerPoint for Note-Taking Designing Effective Oral Presentations  
 FINDS Model
Library Media Specialist Master (PDF)		 Search Syntax and Operations Taking Notes in an Electronic Age SpeechTips.com  
FINDS Model (PDF) Finding the Best Search Tools NoteStar Adobe Digital Kids Club  
  NoodleQuest Write Design Online: Graphic Organizers KidsVid  
  Search Tools for Kids, Teens & Teachers When to Cite ClipMedia  
  Primary and Secondary Sources General Guidelines for Works Cited Pics4Learning  
  Florida's Virtual Reference Service: Ask A Librarian NoodleBib 4 Presentation Checklist  
  Florida Electronic Library (requires library card) Easy Bib    
  Florida Public and Academic Libraries Electronic Bibliography Cards    
    Zotero
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    BibMe    
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Last Updated 10/18/2006

 

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