1. Clinton Middle School The Amazing Race Research Organization

2. Types of Resources used for Research  Print Resources Non-fiction books Non-fiction books Encyclopedias Encyclopedias Almanacs Almanacs Dictionaries Dictionaries Atlases Atlases Magazines Magazines

3. Types of Resources Used for Research  Electronic Resources TPS databases TPS databases Internet Websites Internet Websites Electronic Dictionaries Electronic Dictionaries Electronic Encyclopedias Electronic Encyclopedias On-line Magazines On-line Magazines

4. TPS Databases  http://www.tulsaschools.org/ http://www.tulsaschools.org/ Open Internet Explorer Go to: http://clinton.tulsaschools.org Click on Library Choose TPS Databases Use the links to begin your research. Nettrekker log in: Username: clistudent Password: student

5. Big6 Checklist  Step 1: Task definition What do I need to find out?What do I need to find out? What are my options?What are my options?  Step 2: Information-Seeking Strategies What resources will I use?What resources will I use? Print and electronic resources Print and electronic resources  Step 3: Location and Access Have I looked in OPAC?Have I looked in OPAC? Have I looked in the reference section?Have I looked in the reference section? Have I looked at search engines and online databasesHave I looked at search engines and online databases Have I asked my librarian for help?Have I asked my librarian for help? Eisenberg/Berkowitz (1995). Big6 checklist. Highsmith, Inc., 2007.

6.  Step 4: Use of Information I have used the different required resources. I have used the different required resources. I have recorded my resource information for my bibliography. I have recorded my resource information for my bibliography. I have written the information in my own words. I have written the information in my own words.  Step 5: Synthesis I have used good information and followed the format for my project. I have used good information and followed the format for my project.  Step 6: Evaluation My final project meets my goals and those of my teacher. My final project meets my goals and those of my teacher.

7. Fill in the Chart K What do I already KNOW? W What do I WANT to find out? H HOW am I going to find out? L What did I LEARN?

8. Big6 Assignment Organizer  Remember the 6 steps for good research!!

9. Other Graphic Organizers  It really doesn’t matter what you choose, but choose one that suits your learning style!

10. The Adventure Begins

11. Select Your Team

12. Choose Your Route  Get your research topic from Mrs. Gallagher and begin your research strategy.

13. 1 st Amazing Race Task Task Definition  Using your organizational chart, define your information problem. What is the question you need to answer? What is the question you need to answer? What do you know, what do you need to learn?What do you know, what do you need to learn?

14. 2 nd Amazing Race Task Information Seeking Strategies  Write a list of possible resources that you can use: PRINT PRINT Non-fiction booksNon-fiction books Reference booksReference books Newspaper or magazineNewspaper or magazine ELECTRONIC ELECTRONIC TPS DatabasesTPS Databases WebsitesWebsites

15. 3rd Amazing Race Task Location and Access  Locate two resources that would give you good information for your research topic. One Print One Print One Electronic One Electronic Write them on your organizational chart or worksheetWrite them on your organizational chart or worksheet  You may have several options for these resources. Don’t get sidetracked and take a ….

16. Make sure that your resources have accurate, current and academic information that is appropriate to your topic! I will not accept the following: - Wikipedia - any blogs - strange websites **Remember our previous lessons on acceptable resources for research….

17.  Find one fact about your topic from each resource.  Write it in your own words on your paper. 4th Amazing Race Task Use of Information

18. ROADBLOCK  Choose one team member to show me your resources and your written facts….

19. Finish Line  After finishing each task, make sure that I sign off on it before you move to the next task.  It must be accurate and essential information for good research. Each task is worth 10 points. Each task is worth 10 points.

20. You are now finished with this leg of your Amazing Race. You are ready to start another race.