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CAREER

INVESTIGATION
 
TEACHER TIPS & TOOLS

 Unit:

  

Career Development

BCPS Indicator:

  

Use a career investigational plan in order to make an informed career choice.
(MSDE LG 4)

BCPS
Library Media Indicator:

   Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information
(MSDE LG-3)

 Step

 Module

 Research Activity

 One

 Questioning and Planning

Developing questions

Using graphic organizers

 Two

 Gathering/Sorting/Sifting

Using print and nonprint resources

  • Identifying and using appropriate biographical resources

Using the Internet

  • Browser basics

Using other electronic resources

  • Electric Library

 Three

 Synthesis and Evaluation

Time to stop and
"take inventory"

Evaluating information

  • Which questions are well answered?
  • Which ones require further investigation?
  • Are there any new questions?

Four

Gathering/Sorting/ Sifting 2

Print and nonprint resources
The Internet
Other electronic resources

(See Step 2)

Five

 Final Synthesis and Evaluation

 Converting information into knowledge and insight

Six

 Presentation

Creating a poster to inform, peer critiques of classmates' posters, and a reflection journal

Last update: July 15, 1999

Credits: The Module Maker concept developed by Dr. Jamie McKenzie was used by the Office of Library Information Services to develop this research module for the Baltimore County Public Schools' Essential Curriculum. The Module Maker may be used by teachers and school districts to create lessons for students but may not be Whacked or republished on any Web site or in any other electronic format without express permission. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly by Dr. Jamie McKenzie.

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