1. Tools for Researching in the Library
Paula Clemmons, MLIS
Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School
Lake Charles, LA

2. Methods of Teaching Big 6 IIM (Independent Investigative Method)
Using a variety of resources

3. Steps to Researching Identify and develop your topic
Setting a goal, create an outline, develop a direction
Find background information: use a variety of resources
Evaluate what you find
Cite your sources
The writing!
*Summarized from an article from Cornell University:

4. Choosing a topic General versus specific Useful websites
PowerPoint to teach method
Disciplines
al+Studies+Disciplines

5. What direction am I going?
Create an outline
Set a goal
Brainstorm what you know already
Ask yourself questions

6. Finding background information
Books- review OPAC; teach how to use the public library’s website!
Internet- teach what kind of websites to use and NOT use
Subscription databases- World Book Online, EBSCO, Gale
How deep you go depends on your grade level

7. Evaluating your information
Teach how to identify scholarly material
What makes a good website?
Organize your information– is there information you will not use?

8. Citing your resources
Teaching it the old fashioned way– MLA style (or name your poison)
iPad apps make it fun!
Free websites that do it for: easybib.com, World Book Online, and many more!

9. Wiki Work

10. Scope & Sequence

11. Files

12. Websites

13. Paula Clemmons Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School Lake Charles, LA