1. Research Continues!
Students will explore and evaluate multiple resources including eLibrary; students will cite sources appropriately

2. eLibrary Curriculum Edition
Log in to the AUSD Portal; Select eLibrary
Select eLibrary Curriculum Edition
Type in topic or question
Identify types of resources
Click Search

3. Researching Polar Bears
Too many resources!
Narrow the search
Consider options provided
Polar Bears Endangered Polar Bears
Newsweek
Congressional Testimony
Voice of America
Scholastic News
Getty Images
News

4. Now, you try it! Type in YOUR topic or research question
Refine your topic, if necessary
Investigate at least 3 different sources
Record title, author, date and name of resource
Write down KEY IDEAS in phrases

5. Strategies for taking notes
Notecards
On a ring
In a baggie
Source card
Key Idea Cards
Thinking Maps
Source information
Match Map to Content/Purpose

6. More Strategies Use a journal or spiral bound notebook
Use post it notes or colored ink/highlighters
Create tabs/dividers
Include source information
Take photos, create drawings, make charts, label diagrams
Make a Gathering Grid (Writers’ Express pg. 226

7. Note taking…
DO NOT Copy and Paste (violation of copyright and intellectual property)
DO include source information
DO NOT write entire sentences or paragraphs
DO write key words and phrases
DO use your OWN words to help you understand and remember
DO include pictures, charts and diagrams

8. How to Cite Sources Use Writers’ Express pg. 231
Books
Magazines
Encyclopedia
Films and videos
Interviews
Online sources (including URL)
Use Nauset Public Schools website (Research & Style Manual for Elementary)

9. Practice with Books Title: Author Publishing Company Copyright Date
Polar Bears
Author
Norbert Rosing
Publishing Company
Firefly Books
Copyright Date
2010
Publishing Location
Ontario Canada

10. Practice with a Magazine
Article Title:
Ten Freaky Forces of Nature
Author:
Douglas Richards
Magazine Title:
National Geographic Kids
Date:
August
Pages: 34-36

11. Practice using eLibrary
Article Title:
Tales of the Great White Bear
Author:
Lisa Drew
Source:
National Wildlife Federation
Date:
December
Website Access:
eLibrary Web
January

12. Practice using a Website
Title:
Creature Features: The Polar Bear
Web address:
No additional information

13. You try it! Students use the three (3) resources they brought to GATE
Write a source card or include source information for each
Begin to take notes (see guidelines!)
Organize your notes
By type of source
By (sub) topic or key ideas

14. Next Steps Complete the process for taking notes from three sources
Based on information learned…
Refine your search
Locate additional resources (similar or completely different)
Validate your information
Continue research process
Cite each source
Take and organize notes
Source 1
Source 2
Source 3