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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 Show & Tell - Stand & Deliver
Framing Your Research Questions Exploratree
(beta) - NEW!		 ICYouSee Thesis Builder Presentation Rubric
Teens' Locker Quality Information Checklist ABC's of the Writing Process Multimedia Self-Evaluation
iTools Evaluating Quality Checklist Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
SUNLINK Parts of a Book - I Nuts and Bolts of College Writing
Four Nets for Better Searching Parts of a Book - II Microsoft Word Templates
Information Fluency Project: Tools & Wizards Summarizing, Paraphrasing & Quoting WebMonkey for Kids
Findspot Avoiding Plagiarism (PDF) Build Your Own Webpage
  Invisible Web Databases Copyright Computerized Speech Writer  
  Search Syntax and Operations Digital Index Cards Designing Effective Oral Presentations  
Curious Cat Research Organizer (PDF) 8 page booklet (size 5.5x8.5) Finding the Best Search Tools PowerPoint for Note-Taking SpeechTips.com  
Curious Cat Research Organizer (PDF) 5 pages (size 8.5x11) NoodleQuest Taking Notes in an Electronic Age Adobe Digital Kids Club  
Diggity Dog Research Organizer (PDF) 2 pages (size 14x8.5) Search Tools for Kids, Teens & Teachers NoteStar KidsVid  
FINDS Research Organizer (PDF) 8 page booklet (size 5.5x8.5) Primary and Secondary Sources Write Design Online: Graphic Organizers ClipMedia  
FINDS Research Organizer (PDF) 4 pages (size 8.5x11) Florida's Virtual Reference Service: Ask A Librarian When to Cite Pics4Learning  
FINDS
Pocket Pal		 Florida Electronic Library (requires library card) General Guidelines for Works Cited Presentation Checklist  
FINDS
Mini-poster
(PDF) 1 page (size 8.5x11)		 Florida Public and Academic Libraries NoodleBib 4 Citation Machine  
FINDS Model
Student Skills (PDF)		   Easy Bib    
FINDS Model
Library Media Specialist Master (PDF)		   Electronic Bibliography Cards    
FINDS Model (PDF)   Zotero
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Literacy Standards & Definitions   BibMe    
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