F.I.N.D.S Florida Research Model Vivian Leynes 2005

“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” -Ellen Parr

RESEARCH is….. (noun)  A systematic investigation to establish facts  A search for knowledge (verb)  To inquire into  To attempt to find out

F.I.N.D.S. F. FOCUS I. INVESTIGATE N. NOTE D. DEVELOP S. SCORE

F OCUS… on information need  What is my assignment?  Narrow or broaden topic and write a thesis sentence. ( A thesis statement is one clear sentence that states the central idea in any essay – what is to be in the final paper )  Determine how much information is needed.  Define search terms.  Outline a search plan and a timeline. REMINDER: Be sure to complete “Collaborative Planning Sheet” with Media Specialist

I NVESTIGATE … resources to search for answers.  Locate collections such as fiction, nonfiction, reference, biography, non-print, and e-resources  Apply evaluative criteria to select the best resources to answer the search question.  Demonstrate an understanding of how information is organized and located.  Exhibit responsible care and use of materials, e- resources, equipment, and facilities.  Understand copyright laws

Brand new school year. Really cool teachers. Lots of computers that are -also cool. And suddenly all the fun is gone. I'm supposed to know what copyright means??? I'm supposed to be able to figure out what I can use on the WWW and what I can't? Come on! Follow this interactive adventure. Do all the activities. - Figure out what copyright really means. Then take the test at the end to see what you really do know! COPYRIGHT???!!!

COPYRIGHT LAW 1. Put the information in your own words. 2. Give credit to the source of your information (bibliography)source ***See the handout “Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers” for educational uses. Notice it states “Feel free to make copies for teachers in your school or district, or download a PDR version at 3. Ask permission if you need to. Copyright Law protects the creative work of a person, making it against the law for another person to make use of it or take credit for it without permission from the creator. © This symbol tells you that a work is copyrighted and the words and story and even pictures cannot be used by you or anyone else without the author's permission. (If the symbol is not apparent, it is understood that material is copyrighted and cannot legally be used without permission.) first you re-write, then you give credit STUDENTS **TEACHERS**

N OTE… and evaluate facts and ideas to answer the question.  Read, evaluate, and select information to answer search need.  Take notes and record data required for citations.  Analyze information gathered and compare with research need.  Organize notes for clarity, coherence, and emphasis.

D EVELOP… information into knowledge for presentation  Select a presentation format appropriate for the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available.  Analyze and synthesize collected information.  Use resources and technology to create and present a quality product.  Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills to share ideas and information with others.

S CORE… presentation and search process  Apply or develop evaluative criteria for information problem or product.  Reflect on the search process, noting strengths and weaknesses.  Make recommendations for ways to improve search strategies.

“If you don’t have a plan, you are planning to fail!” -Harry Wong

Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one. --Malcolm S. ForbesMalcolm S. Forbes For further clarification and assistance go to:

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