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

email

print

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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