Gathering Information


See Amy Jo/librarian to collaborate and teach skills in this stage.
Common Core Standards
BSHS Research Model Stages with Suggested Products
Suggested Knowledge Products
Reflective products should be included at every stage
Academic Vocabulary
Technology Integration
Reflection**
W.9.8
Gathering Information
  • Plan for searches
    • database vs. open web
    • generating keywords
  • Determine possible sources
    • what a source is
    • collect information from secondary sources
    • collect primary data
    • use various search tools and filters to broaden/narrow a search
    • introduce Advanced Search
    • introduce Boolean logic
  • Understand purpose for citing
    • recognize there are various citation styles
  • Assess sources
    • evaluate sources
    • annotate sources
  • Make and record notes
  • Conduct searches independently
**See Amy Jo in Library
database
citation
citing sources
callout
call number
Boolean Operators
journal
full-text
authority
bias
OPAC
currency
intellectual property
Works Cited
appendix
field
filters
index
keyword search
publication
periodical
scholarly
search engine
abstract
digital ethics
Creative Commons
NoodleTools
Google Tools
VRC
wikipedia
Where can I find the information I need?
What sources best meet my needs?
What sources do I already have?
Where can I find those sources?
Do I need help to find those resources?
How can I search these sources effectively?
Which main ideas am I looking for?
How will I know the information is recent, relevant, accurate, and unbiased?
How will I record the information I find?
Google Research Info