Information Literacy Skills used in BCPS Research Modules

These skills help students to find, organize, evaluate the content, and use specific information to create new meaning.

Searching

• Using Encyclopedias and Comparing Print and CD-ROM Versions...comparing the formats
• BCPL CARLweb Online Catalog...Access the BCPL card catalog.
• Comparing Search Engines... Success with searches is dependent upon what kind of tool is being used and the strategies employed.
• Hierarchial Search Tips...When you want to get an overview of your topic and subtopics, here is a handy tip to help you.
• Search Strategies ...Using appropriate strategies will greatly improve your results when using search tools on the Internet.
• Choosing the Best Search Tool...Suggestions on which search tool to use for a variety of informational needs
• Using Books and Nonprint Resources...Locating resources and the information within those resources depend on effective research skills.
• Getting the Most Out of Library Pro...Tips on using Library Pro 2.1
• Using Internet Information...Important tips on browser basics
• Planning and conducting an Interview ...Planning sheet used in preparation for an interview
• Interviewing Using the Internet ...How to interview someone via the Internet
• Using Electric Library..Suggestions on navigation and searching this database

Organizing

• Making and Using Bookmarks/Favorites...
• Graphic Organizers ...Links to a variety of graphic organizers
• Bibliographic Planning Sheet... Use this form to collect bibliographic information about the various resources as you use them.
• Planning Calendar ...Use this calendar to record dates for assignment due, library visits, interviews, visits, etc.
• Survey the World of Resources ...Develop a plan for locating your information resources, categorized under the activities of reading, listening/viewing, interviewing, and visiting.
• Getting Started in the Search Process...use sentence starters for developing "KWNL"

Evaluating

• Evaluating Web Sites..Criteria and examples on evaluation techniques
• Story of My Research Process ...Record your reflections of the research process.
• Sentence Starters for Learning Logs ...Choose sentence starters to write about what you accomplished in class.
• Assessement Tools for Elementary Level...Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and process skills by the criteria for assessment.
• Assessement Tools for Secondary Level...Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and process skills by the criteria for assessment.

Communicating

• Products for Elementary Students
• Products for Secondary Students

Organizing and Assessing Your Progress

• Research Progress Sheet Scoring Tool ...Used by students to self monitor research tasks and to keep the teacher informed of progress
• Planning Calendar...Use this calendar to record dates for assignment due, library visits, interviews, visits, etc.
• Research Plan
• Daily Assessement Tools ...Use this chart to self monitor research tasks and to keep the teacher informed as to your progress.
• Reflection Checkpoint ... Record your thoughts as you work through the research module.
• Refection Guide...guidelines to draft your search reflection. Your reflection should contain the following five parts:Your Research Question;Your Search Process;What You Have Learned;What This Information Means to You;Works Cited.
• Reflection Assessment ...
• Story of My Research Process ...Record your reflections of the research process.